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City of Oxnard is hiring : Senior Librarian in California

City of Oxnard is hiring : Senior Librarian in California

MediabistroCalifornia, MO, United States
5 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Overview

  • This recruitment is open until filled. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis.

The City of Oxnard’s Cultural and Community Services Department, Library Division, is seeking a Senior Librarian to act as a lead Librarian for the branch libraries with an innovative spirit, a desire to inspire those around them, and a commitment to enhancing the lives of others through learning and discovery.

The Oxnard Public Library’s mission is to enrich the lives of our diverse community of 200,000 residents by providing free and equal access to the resources, services and programs that encourage life-long learning and lead to success. The Library includes the Main Library, the South Oxnard Branch and the Colonia Branch, and has served the community for over 115 years since opening in 1907 in a building funded by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation.

What you’ll do

  • Lead the Library Branch Units : Provide leadership and guidance in the South Oxnard and Colonia Branch libraries and their functions.
  • Reference Services and Patrons’ Advisor : Provide exemplary customer service, guidance and act as a resource to patrons and co-workers alike.
  • Program and Service Design, Development, Delivery and Evaluation : Continually 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 coordination of volunteers when needed, marketing and advertising, budget tracking, and leading project teams.
  • Payroll / Classification Title

    Librarian, Senior

    Work Schedule

    The normal work week is Monday through Thursday and every other Saturday and Sunday as assigned. Hours may include some evenings and / or nights. Depending on the work assignment staff may be assigned to shifts outside the standard City work hours. This position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs and perform on-call duties. This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay. This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

    Responsibilities

  • Provides oversight of the day-to-day operations of one or more branch libraries or major units within the library. Provides guidance to employees engaged in support services including cataloging, circulation, acquisitions, and the coordination of library programs; interprets and applies library policies and procedures.
  • Acts in the capacity of a lead reference librarian, answers difficult reference questions, uses library automation systems for customer and item related tasks, and assists customers in using library materials.
  • Provides library services and professional support to the public; responds to inquiries and reference requests; performs reference searches and provides resources or referrals; reviews and resolves customer service issues.
  • Provides guidance to staff on policies, procedures and best practices; provides daily operational oversight of assigned program activities, material processing, and Branch operations; schedules staff coverage and makes work assignments; monitors staff performance and provides draft performance review documentation.
  • 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 library 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 or related field
  • Experience

  • Three (3) years of public library experience and one (1) year of supervisorial or lead experience.
  • Other Requirements

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

  • 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.
  • Application Process

  • Submit NEOGOV / Government Jobs online application.
  • Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
  • Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.
  • Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and / or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and / or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

    The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. This recruitment is being used to fill a vacancy pending a retirement in October 2025 and will not be filled until after October 10, 2025.

    The selected candidate must pass a thorough background investigation.

    Union Membership

    Positions in this classification are represented by the Service Employees International Association (SEIU).

    Note : For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

    Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

    City staff may be required to play an active role in the event of an emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.

    This position requires a twelve (12) month probationary period.

    Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

    Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public Employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

    Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation

    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.

    The City makes reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants requesting accommodation must document the request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

    Legal Requirement : On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, the employer will provide instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or SSA to resolve the issue before action is taken. For more information on E-Verify, contact DHS at 888-897-7781 or dhs.gov / e-verify.

    For questions, please contact : Ashley Costello at ashley.costello@oxnard.org

    Note : The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

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