Librarian

Carlsbad, City of•Carlsbad, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Carlsbad is seeking multiple librarian positions in various work areas, including Public Services (Adult & Teen Services, Children’s Services, and Genealogy & Carlsbad History). Library & Cultural Arts (L&CA) staff assist patrons with library services, provide technology assistance, manage projects, present programs and instruction, and coordinate outreach and other programming efforts. The ideal candidates will have proven abilities and experience providing library services and programs to patrons. The Library is looking for enthusiastic professionals with excellent interpersonal and communication skills; an outstanding work ethic, attitude, sense of teamwork; and flexibility to work with new services and outreach initiatives. They will also be able to receive, internalize and grow from feedback. This individual should enjoy and feel comfortable developing and maintaining relationships with patrons and building partnerships within the community.

Requirements

A Masters of Library Science or a Masters of Library and Information Systems from an American Library Association Accredited library school.
Two years of library work experience is preferred to qualify for the Librarian level.
May require specialized training in assigned division.

Responsibilities

Provides excellent customer service
Responds to information requests that are in person, over the phone, via chat, or other virtual media to answer questions, locate information, and train the public in using the library's resources
Recommends and locates library materials appropriate to library users' needs
Provides in-depth instruction in the use of various print, electronic and online resources
Analyzes community needs, develop project proposals for library services and presents to management; implement and manage special projects
Performs outreach services to community organizations and educational institutions to increase awareness of library resources and materials
Develop and deliver training and education workshops and classes, for library and city related needs
Promotes libraries, library services and library programs
Keeps current on library trends by reading and/or reviewing data, statistical information, and professional materials, and by participating in professional associations and conferences to identify emerging community issues
Takes a leadership role in mentoring staff in current library skills, systems and practices
Recruits, selects, schedules and trains hourly employees and volunteers
Supervises the work of hourly staff engaged in providing various library services
Leads and participates on committees, teams and projects
Identifies and resolves difficult interactions involving members of the public by interpreting, explaining, and enforcing Library rules, policies and procedures; may contact law enforcement or other emergency services during critical events or safety issues
Acts as person-in-charge on evenings and weekends
Performs other duties as assigned