LIBRARIAN II

open/promotional opportunity

flsa status: non-exempt

tentative examination date: to be determined by the hiring department

the stockton-san joaquin county public library is recruiting for one (1) librarian ii at the tracy branch library. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced librarian ready to take on a visible leadership role within a dynamic branch setting. The selected candidate will help guide daily operations, support and mentor staff, and strengthen connections with the tracy community while delivering excellent public library services.

this position plays a key leadership role within the branch by fostering a positive team environment, strengthening community partnerships, and helping implement systemwide initiatives at the local level. The librarian ii works collaboratively with library managers and system leadership while maintaining strong service standards and operational effectiveness at the branch.

incumbents work 40 hours a week including some evenings and weekends.

incumbents in this position are included in the civil service system and are in a "for-cause" employment status represented by the stockton city employees' association bargaining unit. (classified/represented)

this recruitment is being conducted as an open/promotional recruitment. Current full-time city of stockton employees may apply for this position as a promotional opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on a promotional list. All other candidates may apply for this position as an open competitive opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on an open list. The appointing authority will have the option of requesting names from the promotional list or a combination of both.

This list may be used to fill future vacancies.

prior to appointment, eligible candidates may be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.

under direct and/or general supervision, tasks involve routine to more complex professional librarian work ranging from the training/entry level class to the journey level. Assists customers with information, reference, and readers’ advisory services, the use of library computers, personal electronic devices, and other emerging technologies; plans and presents library programs, cultivates relationships with the community and assists with assigned collection development activities;

performs related work as assigned.

librarian ii is the journey level class in this series, fully competent to perform difficult librarian work involving more complex services and tasks to customers of all ages and requiring a thorough grasp of reference sources and search techniques, and a broader familiarity with technology, technical processes, and services available to library customers. Direction and supervision of full-time professional, paraprofessional, and support staff and a branch library with multiple staff members or support units within the library may also be included.

This class is distinguished from library manager in that the latter is responsible for system-wide ongoing special program development and implementation of major operations for a regional area or section of the library.

• provides information services and guidance to library customers in the selection, organization, and interpretation of library materials, and in the effective use of equipment and facilities.
• reviews, evaluates, and selects materials for addition to or deletion from the collections.
• builds and maintains expertise in a wide range of resources and technologies to serve the diverse needs of the community.
• plans, promotes, and presents effective library programming for all age groups and community interests.
• presents book discussions and story times in the library, community venues, and/or virtual platforms.
• develops partnerships with local organizations and constituencies to support education and promote library services throughout the community.
• interprets library policies and procedures to the public; may represent the library in meetings with citizens, library support/advocacy groups, or special community interest groups.
• creates, develops, prepares, and disseminates effective marketing materials for library programs and services.
• maintains awareness of current technology trends and innovations and how they can be incorporated into services for the community and professional development of staff.
• may perform oversight duties in the absence of lead professional library staff.
• may plan and direct the work of paraprofessional or support staff and part time staff; may direct the work of limited hours branches or support units of the library.
• performs related duties as assigned.

• plans, supervises, evaluates, and directs the work of library professionals, paraprofessionals, and support staff; trains and coaches staff and makes other personnel decisions; may assist in the selections and development of staff; prepares and conducts performance evaluations as…