Hourly Librarian (Teen Services)

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

The City of Oceanside is currently accepting applications for an hourly extra-help Hourly Librarian position with the Oceanside Public Library. There is currently one vacancy in Teen Services. This position will provide service at the Mission Branch and Civic Center Libraries, or other locations as needed.

The Hourly Librarian will present or help with programs for teens, as well as children and tweens and other ages as needed, including programs, events, crafts, and book clubs; contribute to development of a library collection; deal tactfully and effectively with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds; answer questions and solve customer service, technological and operational problems anywhere library services are provided, in person, by phone or other means; advise customers in use of library materials and searches for information; enforce library policies; help promote and evaluate library services; greet and guide customers; issue library cards; assist customers with library equipment, self-checkout and self-payment; operate, learn and teach use of equipment and technologies as needed; sort and handle books; work with all ages - teens, children and adults, and perform related duties as required. May be in charge of library site operations for defined periods.

THIS IS AN HOURLY, EXTRA-HELP POSITION AND DOES NOT INCLUDE MEDICAL BENEFITS AND WILL NOT EXCEED 999 HOURS IN A FISCAL YEAR.

The Hourly Librarian performs a full range of public service functions and duties in person or by any other communication, provides reference and reader’s advisory services; evaluates customers’ needs; answers information questions utilizing appropriate sources; assists customers in locating books and materials; assists customers with library cards, self-checkout and self-payment; operates, learns and teaches use of equipment and technologies as needed; deals tactfully and effectively with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds, and makes them feel welcome; in assigned subject and format areas, recommends and purchases books and other materials, and evaluates collection to weed outdated, unused, and worn-out materials; reviews books and materials; compiles online book lists and other user aids; develops specialized library programs or participates in coordinating and implementing special projects and services as assigned; represents the Library in partnerships with other agencies; performs a range of community outreach, library tours and presentations; gives book talks; presents or helps with programs for children, tweens, teens, or adults, including book clubs, technology activities, arts, crafts, storytelling, and other programming; prepares press releases, publicity, displays, and exhibits to promote programs, events, and activities; informs users regarding Library policies and procedures and enforces them; provides staff assistance to Library management; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of library science; may lead and train clerical and hourly paraprofessional personnel and volunteers on a shift; may update employee work schedules; may be in charge of library operations for defined periods; may work at any location as needed, including Mission Branch Library, Civic Center Library, Oceanside READS Learning Center, or mobile libraries; and performs related duties as required.

Experience: Some technical or professional level experience in a library is desirable.

Training: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.

Graduate library science coursework or a Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.

Copies of Bachelor's degree (and transcripts showing graduate coursework, if applicable) must be attached. Applications that do not include required copies will not be considered.

License/Certificate: Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California driver’s license.

Ability: Bilingual (English/Spanish) language is highly desirable.

Special Conditions: This position requires variable working hours and the availability to work Saturdays and Sundays and evenings at any location where library services may be provided, including mobile libraries or outdoors.

Environmental Conditions: Library environment; extensive public contact.

Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require: maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time, walking, climbing (including stepstools, stairs without handrails, and ladders), bending and twisting; exercising full range of motion of the arms, hands, wrists and fingers; repeated pulling, grasping, carrying and pushing onto shelves of books and other items; pushing/pulling of book carts loaded with materials, lifting (up to 30 lbs.), stooping crouching, kneeling and stretching; speaking and hearing to exchange information; visual acuity to read and interpret information; headset or ear bud use for internal radio communications; and operating a vehicle.

Selection Process: All properly completed applications (which include the supplemental questionnaire and required supporting documents) will be reviewed and references checked. The most appropriately qualified individuals may be invited to an oral interview to assess job-related qualifications. Applications will be kept on file for three months.

Note: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination which may include drug screening.

RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATION BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.

CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.

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