Librarian II

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Librarian II oversees manages and plans the day-to-day operations of a Tier 1 or 2 Branch or acts as second in command of a Tier 4 Library. This position may also supervise a unit of technical services or evaluate and select library materials. The Librarian II manages branch personnel and oversees branch budget collection development program planning community needs assessment/awareness and public addition they contribute to the goals of system-wide planning and program committees.

OC Public Libraries may require employees to work weekends evenings and to rotate to various locations. Schedules will be changed on a case-by-case basis.

Areas of assignment for these positions include:

• Branch Services
• Bibliographic Services (Collection Development Acquisition and Cataloging)

• Managing and directing a branch library ensuring effective and efficient overall operations and responsive library services to the general public.
• Supervising training mentoring and reviewing either directly or through subordinate supervisors professional paraprofessional clerical extra help and volunteer staff.
• Overseeing facility maintenance and efficient use of the branch public space shelving and service desk.
• Managing branch or system-wide materials acquisition and collection development which may include participating in system-wide collection development in order to meet the needs of the communities that OCPL serves.
• Planning preparing and organizing effective publicity materials to promote library programs and services.
• Engaging with branch Friends of the Library support groups and acting as Ex-Officio Board Member; participating in budget planning and expenditure of Friends revenues.
• Working in concert with community groups and city officials to facilitate local projects promote library services and develop networks with local stakeholders as well as serving on a variety of internal OCPL committees established to identify clarify and formulate uniform policies and procedures.
• Planning and developing programs to acquire distribute and enhance specialized collections to serve the needs of the local community.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
In addition to the experience and education stated in the minimum qualificationsthe ideal candidate will demonstrate extensive experience knowledge and ability in the following core competencies:

• Applying principles and modern methods of library science and public business administration include organization budgetary preparation and control of branch collections.
• Utilizing computer programs such as Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook library databases and the integrated library system (ILS).
• Conducting research maintaining statistical records completing reports and effectively using email for business purposes.
• Developing and implementing innovative library programs and services such as Story Times Book Clubs Craft Clubs Film Discussions Career Workshops Summer Reading programs Teen programs guest speakers author events etc.

• Leading and empowering library staff to deliver effective high-quality library service.
• Providing library staff and volunteers with training and guidance in the procedures and practices of a public library.
• Evaluating and supervising staff and volunteers; assigning duties establishing work procedures and schedules and reviewing the work of subordinate library staff.

• Analyzing patron requests to determine needed information and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
• Maintaining positive public relations through communication and promotion of the librarys values services accomplishments and needs to all stakeholders.
• Demonstrating the impact and value of the library to the community through ongoing evaluation and assessment of library services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.

Recorded Structured Oral Interview rSOI (Weighted 100%)
The rSOI is a timed oral interview conducted virtually through an online vendor. Applicants will be asked a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicants qualifications for the job. All applicant responses will be video recorded so that they can be evaluated against pre-determined criteria by a panel of job knowledge experts. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Based on the Departments needs the selection procedures above may be modified.Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
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