LIBRARIAN 6152 (C) (REVISED 05-31-2024) Job at Port of Los Angeles in Los Angele

Salary

$83,394 to $90,473; $72,537 to $106,049; and $78,905 to $115,382.

Notes

Responsibilities

A Librarian provides patrons of all ages with a variety of professional librarian services, including outreach and virtual / on-line resources and programs, reader guidance and book reviews, reference, selection, cataloging and maintenance of library materials to meet educational, recreational and informational needs of the community, programming to support lifelong learning, educational, and cultural interests of the community, training in technologies and library resources and services, and implementation of library technologies and virtual services.

Qualifications

A master’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association.

Process Notes

• Current students who lack 8 semester units or 12 quarter units of the educational requirement may also apply. However, they must meet the full requirement before being appointed.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and / or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as a DUI).
• Applicants must present proof of their master’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science prior to appointment.
• Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university recognized by the American Library Association. A list of approved institutions can be found at http : / / www.ala.org / CFApps / lisdir / directory_pdf.cfm.
• Applicants completing the exam process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree.

Selective Certification

In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and / or training in one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.

Some positions may require the ability to speak or write a language other than English.

Applications will only be accepted online on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. When viewing the online job bulletin, scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. Online job bulletins are also available at https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / lacity.

Application Deadline & Examination

Applications will be accepted online on the dates listed below :

The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the bulletin.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order : 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process.

Examination Weights :

Essay - Advisory; Interview - 100%

The examination will consist of an online advisory essay and an interview. Competencies evaluated may include : Judgment and Decision Making; Self-Management; Stress Tolerance; Interpersonal Skills; Oral and Written Communication; Computer Proficiency; knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, internet usage, video conferencing and social media platforms; e-media applications (Overdrive, Hoopla, RB Digital, Libby); Job Knowledge (library practices, policies, trends, services, reference materials, outreach, etc.).

Additional information can be obtained by going to https : / / per.lacity.org / jobs / job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Librarian.

Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of a Librarian. This essay material will not be separately scored but will be reviewed during the interview.

For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, the online advisory essay is anticipated between MONDAY, JULY 17, 2023 and MONDAY, JULY 24, 2023. For Filing Period 2, between MONDAY, JULY 22, 2024 and MONDAY, JULY 29, 2024.

Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or online. Inter____

Interviews are anticipated to begin in late August 2023 for Period 1 and late August 2024 for Period 2.

Notes

Notice : If you receive an offer, employee benefits will commence approximately six weeks after your regular appointment; not all positions include benefits. All City employees are Disaster Service Workers. This examination is open to all and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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