Librarian

City of Calabasas • Calabasas, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs professional library functions involved in assisting library patrons with their informational needs; plan and implement library programs; participate in the development of the library collection; and provide assistance, education and information to the public regarding library use and services.

Requirements

• Knowledge of library policies, procedures and functions.
• Knowledge of office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
• Knowledge of principles of professional and technical library work including methods, practices and techniques of library classification, cataloging and referencing.
• Knowledge of computerized cataloging, bibliographical, acquisition and circulation system databases.
• Ability to operate computerized cataloging, bibliographical, acquisition and circulation data systems.
• Ability to assist library patrons in response to reference and directional library questions.
• Ability to perform professional and technical library tasks.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.
• Requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Requires the ability to stand for long periods.
• Requires the ability to lift, push, and/or pull items which do not exceed 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of increasingly professional and technical library experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Answer reference questions and reader’s advisory questions; assists or instructs in the use of the library resources.
• Evaluate and select library materials; recommend and purchase materials for collection development; remove obsolete, non-relevant and worn books from library collection.
• Interpret and communicate library policies and programs to staff, patrons and community groups.
• Assist in the development and implementation of programs and services.
• Participate in the administration of a variety of library programs including volunteer and summer youth; develop and coordinate assigned library programs.
• Recommend additions to collection and services appropriate to the needs of the community.
• Work with automated systems; perform searches of databases.
• Conduct school class visits and other community outreach programs.
• Assist with budget recommendations for collection development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level