Librarian II - Outreach Services

City of Rancho Cucamonga•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is seeking a full-time Librarian II to serve in the Outreach Services division. This role involves planning, organizing, leading, and supervising the day-to-day operations of the division. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to excellent customer service, a growth mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, energetic, and creative work environment. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the community by promoting library services, literacy initiatives, and developing a greater understanding of community needs through engagement with organizations, schools, and local partners.

Requirements

Graduation from an American Library Association accredited college with a Master's degree in Library Science and two years of professional library experience or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional library work; advanced reference methods; techniques and procedures in cataloging, indexing, classifying and organizing library materials; principles and techniques used in bibliographic research.
Ability to organize work and supervise the work of technical and office staff; communicate both orally and in writing with a wide variety of individuals to promote library programs and meet patron needs; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Frequent standing and sitting.
Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of items weighing up to twenty-five pounds such as files, stacks of paper, reference and other materials.
Moving from place to place within the office; some reaching for items above and below desk level.
Strength, dexterity, coordination and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal frequently and for periods of one hour or more at a time.
Pass a reference and background verification.
Pass a pre-employment medical exam.
Complete a verification form designated by Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America and furnish proof certifying legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

You believe that public libraries Ignite Curiosity, Transform Lives, and Create Community.
You love working with and helping people of all ages, especially children and families.
You have a strong commitment to excellent customer service.
You enjoy a fast-paced and energetic work environment.
You have a growth mindset, enjoy thinking outside of the box and thrive in environments where creativity, flexibility, and the ability to multi-task are highly desired.
You are team-oriented and open to change and new ideas.
You want to help improve the quality of life for those living in the City of Rancho Cucamonga and beyond.
You enjoy daily problem solving.
You enjoy being a mentor, leader, and being part of a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

Working with the Library Services Manager to plan, organize, lead, and supervise the day-to-day operations of the division.
Develop, recommend, and implement long-range goals, objectives and policies relevant to the division.
Assist with strategic planning participating in the long-term planning and development of the division’s services.
Monitor and evaluate trends in library services, technology, early learning, outreach services, and within the community.
Set the tone for the team, providing inspiration and direction.
Cultivating and fostering a positive, collaborative, creative and productive work environment.
Hire, train, supervise, and manage reporting team and volunteers.
Establish individual workplans, workflow, and establish priorities.
Evaluate the work performance and quality of the team, staff, and volunteers.
Oversee training, coaching, and professional development of staff and volunteers reporting to you.
Assist with the management of the division’s budget, resources, and equipment orders.
Ensure expenditures stay within allocations and that appropriate controls are in place, policies and procedures are adhered to.
Assist with data collection, reports, and evaluations of programs and services as needed.
Interact with patrons, provide customer service, reader’s advisory and reference services.
Act as the designated “person in charge” and ensure the adherence to the Library’s Code of Conduct and policies.
Serve as a liaison on behalf of your division at meetings, appearances, and events.
Other professional and organizational duties as needed.
Engage and build relationships with community organizations, schools, daycares, and local partners to promote library services, literacy initiatives, and develop a greater understanding of community need.
Serve as a liaison on behalf of the library coordinating interactions and events with community agencies, local schools and community organizations, events, and tours.
Develop, conduct, and supervise tours, educational outreach programs, and initiatives including Senate Bill SB 321 “Student Success Card initiative,” “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten,” and assist with large scale programs and special events.
Work collaboratively to develop and maintain collection materials and resources.