LIBRARIAN III

Exam Number

Q8336Q

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The application filing period will begin on May 20, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) – Continuous. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

LA County Library serves 3.4 million residents across 3,000 square miles through its 86 libraries, 4 Cultural Resource Centers, and mobile fleet of 15 vehicles, including 4 Bookmobiles, 6 Mak Mo's (maker mobiles), 3 Reading Machines (early literacy vehicles), and 2 mobile outreach vehicles.

LA County Library seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. The library fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness, so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

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Directs the operations of a medium-sized community library or performs more difficult and specialized library work.

Works under the general supervision of higher-level librarians, Assistant Library Administrator or Library Administrator, and either:
1) have immediate charge of a medium-sized community library including the supervision of lower level professional and/or paraprofessional and clerical staff;
2) direct the operation of a library resource center with specialized ethnic and cultural materials;
3) perform the more difficult and specialized library work on system-wide children's programs;
4) serve as the second-in-charge at the West Hollywood Library, including managing specialized youth and adult library programs and services, and supervising lower-level professional and paraprofessional staff.

Incumbents in this class exercise independent judgment and apply knowledge of library science theories, principles, and techniques to perform assignments; and demonstrate awareness of local community trends and issues the impact library services. In addition, incumbents must possess specialized professional expertise in their assigned area; be able to make presentations and provide individual and group instruction and use current technology to perform librarian duties.

Supervisory positions must also apply their knowledge of supervisory principles, relevant Memoranda of Understanding, departmental policies, rules, and regulations, and library locations and services.

• Provide individual and group instruction on the proper use of library technology and resources.
• May research grant programs, write funding applications and assist in coordinating activities of a grant program.
• Maintains records and prepares reports or grant proposals, as advised.
• Implements policies and procedures.
• Serves on committees to develop programs, policies, procedures, and training.
• Act in-charge of one or more community libraries, as needed.

• Directs the operations of a medium-sized community library or serves as second-in-charge of the West Hollywood Library, supervising designated library staff; interprets and communicates library policies and procedures to staff and customers; analyzes customer needs to deliver responsive services; serves as a liaison with local officials, groups, and agencies; and coordinates activities, volunteer groups and maintains a safe and clean facility.
• Maintains a strong, ongoing relationship with County/city officials, community organizations, schools, and other agencies to address all matters related to library services; clarify department policies and procedures and foster effective communication and cooperation between the community and the library.
• Plans marketing strategies to promote department programs and activities to the community.
• Fosters and maintain positive public relations to promote library programs and services.

• Directs a library resource center that features a specialized collection of…