Branch Services Senior Librarian

The Oxnard Public Library is seeking a Senior Librarian for the branch services 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 is a valued community resource and destination that includes the Main Library, the South Oxnard Branch and the Colonia Branch. The Oxnard Public Library has been a community resource for over 119 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.
• 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: 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.
• Team Leadership: Work closely with Senior Librarians overseeing other units to provide support and guidance on services and leadership.

PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Librarian, Senior

Supervision Exercised / Supervision Received

Incumbents serve as lead workers assigning work and monitoring work completion or, as assigned, serve as supervisors. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the manager informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This classification is distinguished from the Librarian in that it serves as a lead worker and subject-matter expert in addition to providing professional library support services.

Work Schedule

The normal work week is Monday through Thursday, 8-6 pm and every other Saturday, 8:45-5:45 pm. Staff will work some evenings. Depending on the work assignment, staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. The standard work environment varies depending on assignment but is typically either primarily in an office setting or out in the field.

(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)

• 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

Experience

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

Desireable 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.

Other Requirements

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

Application Process

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line 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. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Cultural and Community Services Department .

Selected candidate(s) 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/Google) 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.

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

This position requires a 12 month probationary period.

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.

If a candidate accepts a conditional job offer with the City of Oxnard, any and all pending applications for active recruitments with the City of Oxnard will be withdrawn and no longer considered.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: 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.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their 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, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Vivian Morales at ***email_hidden*** .

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.