Librarian I (Part-Time)

Welcome

This recruitment is subject to close without advance notice.

Interviews are scheduled for the week of May 19th, 2025

Final interviews are scheduled for the week of May 26th, 2025

Working Hours: Incumbent must be available to work up to 18 hours per week. Work schedule consists of working days and evenings, Monday's, weekend hours and holidays as needed.

A city of 3.75 square miles, San Marino is home to the renowned Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens. With a focus on resident services and community, the City of San Marino is recognized for its police and fire services, library, parks and community amenities, and planning and zoning that distinguish and maintain the community’s high-quality residential character.

The City of San Marino is seeking a Librarian I for the Crowell Public Library. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about providing exceptional customer service, motivated by public service, can work independently, and enjoys participating with a high energy team.

The Crowell Public Library in the City of San Marino offers an enticing space to explore curated access to information and culture. In Library Journal’s 2018 “Star Libraries” listing, Crowell Public Library ranked in the top 5.9% in the nation of libraries in its class and in the top ten of libraries in California. This rating is based on the library's collection, services offered, circulation and program attendance.

GENERAL PURPOSE

To plan, direct and supervise activities as directed by the City Librarian, including the selection, cataloging and reference use of materials and resources; provides library services and instruction to all age groups; and performs a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level within the Librarian Series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Librarian II and III by the performance of routine tasks and duties. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and may advance to the Librarian II level when training and experience are sufficient to perform at the journey level and when an opening occurs. Librarian I functions under the general supervision of the City Librarian.

Essential Functions

The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties, skills, and demands.

Duties:

Librarian I

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of designated library department; plans and organizes the activities and programs of the designated library department; organizes, plans and assumes responsibility for individually assigned tasks.

Assists children and adults in effective use of library resources, services and facilities; assists children and adults in effective use of library resources; serves, as assigned, at the reference desk.

Classifies and catalogs library materials; responsible for reviewing, discarding and replacing materials in the library collection; develops and maintains special files, bibs, collections and resources.

Assists with the preparation of statistical reports, program marketing and volunteer outreach; participates in the development and implementation of strategic goals and objectives.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

LIBRARIAN I QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of

Professional library practices, principles and materials; reference sources and cataloging techniques; reading interest levels; and current and classic authors and books. Skills/Abilities

Perform reference work; select appropriate library materials; analyze difficult problems and recommend solutions; plan and execute library programs independently; work with minimum supervision; communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing; operate a computer, calculator, telephone, copy machine, and library equipment; respond to the public's and staff's requests for assistance, both on the phone and in person; prepare reports perform mathematical calculations and sort/file documents;

Deal tactfully and effectively with the general public; establish and maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees; sit for up to two hours at a time; lift up to 15 pounds; and get from one location to another in the course of doing business, including climbing stairs. Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to gain such knowledge and abilities would be:

Education

A Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university. Experience

Librarian I-- One (1) year experience with children's literature and/or library programs.Licenses/Certificates

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee is regularly required to sit at a desk and in meetings for long periods of time; talk or listen, in person, in meetings and by telephone; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Lift up to 15 pounds, intermittently, twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; walk to observe department activities; bend and squat to perform file searches; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; operate an automobile to attend various meetings and workshops. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; know and understand laws, regulations and codes; remember personnel rules, legal and code requirements; and explain policies and procedures; interact with City management, other governmental officials, employees and the public.

Work environment

Characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job indoors, the work environment is generally in a temperature controlled office. Noise levels in the work environment is usually moderate but the employee may occasionally be exposed to high level noises including but not limited to emergency vehicle sirens, telephones and other office equipment.

Supplemental Information

Documents Needed to Apply:

Resume

Cover Letter