Librarian

Overview

The City of Anaheim Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Librarian to provide innovative public service in a team-oriented library system at our Haskett Branch and Ponderosa Joint-Use Library. Under minimal supervision, the Librarian performs journey-level professional library duties, including providing excellent public service at service desks; developing, sustaining, and leading creative programming—particularly in collaboration with partner agencies and nonprofits;

supporting adult, teen, and children’s services as needed; and/or leading Makerspace services and programs. We are seeking a creative, customer-focused professional with specialized skills who thrives in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have prior public library and outreach experience. Bilingual skills highly desirable (Spanish or Arabic).

Qualified candidates must possess a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Library Science (MLS), or Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) degree from an accredited college or university; one (1) year of experience as a professional librarian. Candidates must be available to be assigned a varied weekly schedule which includes evening and weekend hours. The main location for this position is the Haskett and Ponderosa Library Branch, but candidates must be available to travel to other branches as needed for coverage.

This is the intermediate-level class within the professional Librarian series. Work may involve assignments in any library service area that requires the application of fundamental library science principles and practices, including children s services, adult services, reference, collection development, or cataloging. Responsibilities include developing, planning, coordinating, and implementing library services and programs for patrons, assisting and participating in the evaluation, selection, acquisition, retention, and special handling of various library materials.

Incumbents work independently and exercise independent judgment, tact, and initiative. Incumbents also serve as "Librarian-in-Charge" in the absence of other professional lead, supervisory, or management staff. Positions are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the assigned function. The Librarian classification is distinguished from library support and technical classifications in that incumbents are required to possess a Master s Degree in Library Science and to be capable of carrying out the full range of duties of a professional librarian.

This class is distinguished from the Senior Librarian in that the latter assumes a greater degree of independence and decision-making, with the authority to apply judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Below are the main duties of a Librarian.

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• Provides assistance to and advises patrons, including children, young adults, adults and senior citizens in the effective use of Library collection, facilities and services; demonstrates the use of library resources, tools, equipment, and electronic reference sources; assists with digital downloads.
• Conducts effective reference interviews to assess and satisfy customer information needs.
• Maintains and troubleshoots electronic and online resources.
• Represents the department at professional meetings as required and promotes library services.
• Compiles and drafts library activity reports and statistics.
• Plans and directs the work of assigned non-librarian staff or volunteers.
• Writes and administers grants, develops resources, and researches grant possibilities.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Education and Experience
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  Equivalent to a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Library Science (MLS), or Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) degree from an accredited college or university; one (1)…