Branch Services Senior Librarian

Overview

The Oxnard Public Library is seeking a Senior Librarian for branch services. The position will lead the South Oxnard and Colonia branch libraries, support staff, and community programs, and serve as a reference and program design expert.

• Lead the Library Branch Units:
  Provide leadership and guidance in the South Oxnard and Colonia Branch libraries and their functions.
• Be a Reference Services and Patrons’ Advisor:
  Provide exemplary customer service, guidance, and act as a resource to patrons and co‑workers alike.
• Be part of Program and Service Design, Development, Delivery and Evaluation:
  Continue to participate in community engagement efforts and contribute to the continual development of innovative and responsive services for Oxnard’s diverse community.
• Provide Operational Support:
  Act as a lead to other library staff by being knowledgeable in the effective use of library facilities, equipment, services, and programming.
• Project and Program Management:
  Assist with the creation, execution and management of all aspects of project planning for designed services delivery including budget, resources, timeline, and outcomes based on evaluation. Coordinate all administrative and logistics details, such as volunteer coordination when needed, marketing and advertising, budget tracking, and leading project teams.
• Team Leadership:
  Work closely with Senior Librarians overseeing other units to provide support and guidance on services and leadership.

• Provides oversight of the day‑to‑day operations of one or more branch libraries or major units; provides guidance to employees engaged in support services, interprets and applies library policies and procedures.
• Acts in the capacity of a lead reference librarian, answers difficult reference questions, and assists customers in using library materials.
• Provides library services and professional support to the public; performs reference searches and provides referrals.
• Provides guidance to staff on policies, procedures and best practices; schedules staff coverage, makes work assignments, and monitors performance.
• Responds to library patron issues and concerns; addresses building safety and maintenance issues; initiates service requests for building repairs.
• Monitors assigned library programs, prepares library plans, and makes recommendations regarding library and community needs and promotion.
• Participates in outreach to the community, community organizations, and schools.
• Demonstrates the use of public access computers and other reference tools.
• Prepares and designs book displays, posters, and other library displays to engage reader and community interest.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

• Education: Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA‑accredited program.
• Experience: Three (3) years of public library experience and one (1) year of supervisors or lead experience.

• Experience with current circulation, technical services and information/reference practices.
• Experience with Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), online catalogs and reference materials.
• Knowledge of current and emerging library principles, practices, and technologies.
• Experience leading and working in a collaborative team environment.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) written and verbal skills.

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.