Librarian IV

• Flexible Benefit Plans The County provides each employee with a monthly benefit allowance they can use to pay for benefits allowing employees to choose among a variety of pretax and aftertax benefits.
• Robust Retirement Packages Contributorydefined benefit plan; optional taxdeferred income plans that may include a county matching contribution up to 4 of employees salary.
• Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits
• 13 paid holidays per year

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

All Positions
Conducts individual and may conduct group instruction in the proper use of Library technology and resources and the development of professional staff/succession planning.

Research grant programs write funding applications and assist in coordinating activities of a grant program.

Maintains records and prepares reports as directed.

Implements policies and procedures.

Serve on committees to develop programs policies procedures and training as needed.

Community Libraries and Regional Offices
Directs the operations of a Group II level community library including the supervision of assigned library personnel; interprets library policies and procedures to staff and to customers; analyzes customer needs in order to provide responsive library services; serves as a liaison with local officials groups and agencies; coordinates the activities of volunteer groups; and maintains a safe cleanand orderly facility.

Has primary responsibility for maintaining a continuing relationship with County/city officials community organizations schools and other agencies on all matters concerning library services; clarifies department policies and procedures and promotes good communications and a cooperative relationship between the community and Library.

Develops strategies to market department programs and activities to the public and community.

Promotes and maintains public relations for Library programs services or activities such as preparing articles announcing Library activities for community newspapers.

Coordinates youth library programs and services for a region; orders and selects juvenile books for libraries in their region;coordinates summer reading programs and other regional activities;coordinates outreach activities for all ages; manages program budgets; trains regional personnelon methods of service delivery; may assist the Childrens Book Evaluator in departmentwide purchases.

Coordinates adult library programs and services for a region; manages program budgets trains regional personnel on methods of service delivery; approves program activity publicity; serves as technology consultant on libraryoriented technology.

Acts incharge of more than one community library as needed.

Public Services Administration
Serves a departmental specialist in the evaluation and selection of library materials customized for each community librarys needs such as books electronic databases audiovisual or special materials; guides collection development for the department; manages materials budget for each individual community library; advises and assists field staff in developing collection profiles; provides opportunities for staff to develop readers advisory skills; assists in the training of staff in collection development activities.

Serves as departmental specialist in managing Early Childhood Services and Programs such as Family Place and storytime; oversees the quality of standards in Early Childhood Library programs; trains staff in practice and theory in developing model Early Childhood Services; provides outreach to groups and agencies that focus on Early Childhood issues and outcomes such as child development education health childcare; consults on the development of library spaces appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers; oversees special projects as assigned.

Serves as departmental specialist in managing and developing all aspects of library service for youth including services for both middle school and high school students; supports reading motivation and learning activities to meet a variety of developmental stages and interests; develops and participates in collaborative programs; orders materials for the Young Teen collection; trains staff to provide quality programs and services for teens; consults in the development of appealing teen spaces in libraries; serves as liaison to various County departments and agencies to support the improvement of library and literacy services for teens including outreach events; represents the Youth Services Coordinator at interagency meetings.

Coordinates Internet services including keepingcontentcurrent for the departments website and staff Intranet; develops and implements training; develops coordinates and supervises public access Internet services; and monitors trends in librarytechnology.

Technical Services
Directs the operation of Materials Management including the ordering receiving and copy cataloging of library materials in all formats; and coordinates systemwide periodical subscriptions and serials management.

Directs the operation of Financial Control and Contracts including assisting in the development of bid specifications with various vendors invoicing fund management and vendor performance compliance.

Directs the operation of complex and original cataloging and classification of library materials in various formats and languages; oversees quality control of the catalog database; reviews develops and implements cataloging policies and procedures to comply with current national standards and local needs.

Directs the operation of the Processing Section including adding item records to the database and physical processing and coordinating of the delivery of library materials in all formats and languages; receives and verifies deliveries of library materials from vendors; arranges repair of library materials using outside vendors; functions as systems administrator for vendor title source accounts; and evaluates and selects miscellaneous library supplies for Technical Services and community libraries.

There are two options to qualify for this position:

Option I:A Master of Library Science degree from an accredited college or university* AND One year of experience at the level of Los Angeles Countys class of Librarian III** in charge of a Group III level or equivalent size community library having at least two 2 four 4 fulltime professional and paraprofessional staff or supervising staff performing specialized professional library work.

Option II: A Master of Library Science degree from an accredited college or university* AND Two years of experience at the level of Los Angeles Countys class of Librarian II*** in charge of a Group IV level or equivalent size community library having one 1 two 2 fulltime professional and paraprofessional staff or performing specialized professional library work.

License: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out jobrelated essential functions.

Physical Class III Moderate:This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending stooping squatting twisting reaching working on irregular surfaces occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds and frequent lifting of 1025 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
Outofclass experience will not be accepted for this examination.

*In order to receive credit for the required degree you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma official transcripts or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of application filing. If you are unable to attach the required document(s) to your application at the time of filing you must email the required document(s) within fifteen 15 calendar days from the date of application submission to . Please reference your full name exam title and exam number on the email subject line. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted to meet the educational requirement.

**For a fuller description of Los Angeles Countys class of Librarian III refer to the classification specification Item# 8336.

**** For a fuller description of Los Angeles Countys class of Librarian II refer to the classification specification Item#8335.

Examination Content:
This examination will consist of an oral interview covering knowledge and understanding of the position adaptability problem solving interpersonal and public relations effectiveness oral communication and supervisory abilities weighted 100.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70 or higher on the examination in order to be added to the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed on an asreceived basis. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve 12 months following the date of promulgation.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve 12 months.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Vacancy
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout LA County Library.

Available Shift
Appointees will be required to work any shift including evenings nights and weekends.

Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO):
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and consider potential mitigating factors including but not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

AntiRacism Diversity and Inclusion (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. LA County Library is committed to promoting Antiracism Diversity and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality diversity and inclusion in recruitment selection and employment practices.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

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The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952.

Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

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Revised January 2025