Reference librarian Jobs in Burbank, CA

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED, NON-CIVIL SERVICE, HOURLY POSITION.

Salary range for this position is between $35.55 to $46.46 Hourly. Hourly wage will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications.

The work schedule may include days, evenings, and weekend hours (Saturday and Sunday). Hours may vary from week to week based on operational needs. Work location and department assignments may also vary and can include Adult, Circulation, Children’s and / or Teen Services, and the MakerSpace and SoundSpace at Central Library, as well as the branch libraries and Bookmobile.

Glendale Library, Arts & Culture

Glendale Library, Arts & Culture provides the community with the opportunity to seek and share ideas and information that will enrich lives, foster literacy, inspire intellectual curiosity and stimulate the imagination. GLAC is focused on providing exceptional customer services to our community while promoting inclusion, diversity, equity and anti‑racism.

GLAC is comprised of the Central Library, Brand Library & Art Center and six unique neighborhood branches. Known as the Jewel City, Glendale is the fourth largest city in Los Angeles County. With a population of more than 200,000, Glendale is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culturally diverse, and home to a vibrant network of businesses and community organizations.

Essential Functions

• Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
• Assists patrons of all ages in every aspect of utilizing the library.
• Assists the public in accessing information and library resources.
• Assists patrons with circulation functions and financial transactions.
• Designs, develops, and delivers a wide range of virtual and in‑person library programs and events for children, teens, adults, families, and intergenerational audiences, including storytimes, author talks, literacy and STEAM activities, arts and crafts, maker and technology workshops, gallery exhibitions, recitals, trainings, and other activities.
• Monitors cash funds, receives monies, makes out receipts, reconciles and balances accounts or statements, and performs mathematic computations with a calculator, personal computer, or manually.
• Possesses depth of knowledge in children’s, teens and adult services, collection management, cataloging, local history, arts & culture and / or emerging technologies.
• Represents the library in public forums including providing school visits, classroom talks, orientation sessions and library tours and community events.
• Provides some level of reference and research assistance.
• Assists with the library collections arrangement, organization and presentation.
• Plans and implements programs including, but not limited to, storytelling, films, arts and crafts, recitals, gallery exhibitions, training workshops and other activities.
• Assists with library event programming and other services; assists with rentals and the set‑up of auditorium and meeting rooms for special events.
• Assists with facility maintenance functions, including creating and tracking Facility Service Requests (FSR's) as assigned.
• Orders, receives, and invoices library materials.
• Initiates inter library loans, conducts online material and information searches, produces subject bibliographies and reading lists, selects and maintains library materials.
• Maintains currency of professional knowledge by attending professional meetings and staff conferences. Keeps abreast on trends in publishing, automation and public library practices.
• Participates in staff meetings and system oriented planning sessions.
• Maintains records and statistics, as well as prepares associated reports.
• Tracks inventory of office supplies as assigned. Completes forms for ordering materials or supplies and follows up on delivery of ordered materials.
• Directs clerical and part‑time staff when the unit supervisor is absent.
• May be called upon to drive a vehicle or travel on City business as necessary.
• Assists in mobile outreach services. Drives outreach vehicle as needed.
• Regularly drives on City business as the needs of the position requires. May need to use own vehicle to travel between.
• Provides and responds to in-depth readers’ advisory, informational and reference service questions.
• Coordinates, implements, and / or oversees library projects or programs.
• Expends and monitors budgets for assigned areas.
• Provides input on the modification or library procedures, work processes, and services.
• Assists in long range planning based on knowledge of community need.
• Utilizes the Internet and social media to publicize library services.
• Acts as lead library staff or “Person in Charge” as needed to ensure safety of library patrons and other staff members. May exercise lead supervision over lower level staff and may directly supervise assigned subordinate staff. May schedule, train, coordinate, and review work of assigned staff. May assist with hiring and evaluating staff.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe efficient manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Experience

Education

Master’s of Library Science degree from an accredited college or university. Current students who lack eight semester units or twelve quarter units of the educational requirement for a Master’s Degree may also apply. Successful candidates must meet the full educational requirement within six months of employment (by the end of the probationary period).

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Exceptional Customer Service Policy

The City of Glendale values quality customer service and takes pride in the exceptional service provided by every employee. As a part of the Glendale team, we are dedicated to delivering courteous, considerate, and personalized attention to our diverse community and to one another.

Note

An equivalent combination of experience, education and / or training may be considered as a substitute for the listed minimum requirements.

Evaluation of Application

Submitted Application will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the minimum requirements. All qualifying applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process. NOTE : Due to the large number of applications anticipated, the City of Glendale cannot guarantee that all applicants who qualify will be invited to an oral interview.

ORAL INTERVIEW (Weight of 100%)

To evaluate the applicant's experience, education, and general background for the position.

TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED.

Evaluations will be based on the candidate's education and experience relevant to the position. Examinations will assess evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills related to the job. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the examination components or their weighting. If changes are necessary, candidates will be informed of the specific examination components and their weight before the examination is administered. The selected candidate will undergo a background check, including Livescan fingerprinting.

The City of Glendale complies with state and federal obligations to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with special needs are encouraged to inform the Human Resources Department at least five days before the first examination to ensure reasonable accommodations can be arranged. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract.

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