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Job Description
Description:
The Palo Alto City Library is recruiting for three Senior Librarian positions in youth services. We’re looking for experienced and flexible library professionals who are adept in serving the needs of youth of various ages, backgrounds, and needs. Our Senior Librarians play a key role in helping to expand our presence in the community through high-quality programs, services, and outreach. The Palo Alto City Library has been recognized by the Library Journal’s Index of Public Library Service as a 5-star library. Join the growing and dynamic team at the Palo Alto City Library as the Library continues to expand services and introduce exciting new programs! The specific positions will have areas of responsibility as follows:
Youth Services Senior Librarian (Public Services and Collections Development)
The position has a combined focus on public services for children (programming, outreach, direct services) and collection development (selection/purchase of children’s materials). The position will collaborate with both our technical and acquisitions departments as well as public services and programming operations. The ideal candidate is experienced in both areas. This position will be based at the Mitchell Park Library and will have a Tuesday-Saturday schedule, including an evening shift to be determined .
Youth Services Senior Librarian (Public Services)
This position focuses on providing youth services for a variety of groups. The ideal candidate is skilled and experienced in providing programming, services, and outreach to youth of various ages, from early learners to teens. This position will be based at the Mitchell Park Library and may also support youth services at our other branch locations as needed. This position will have a Sunday-Thursday schedule, including an evening shift to be determined.
Teen Services Senior Librarian (Public Services)
This position focused on teen services, including organizing teen volunteer and activity groups, developing programs and services for teens, and collaborating with schools and community organizations serving the needs of teens. Ideal candidates have strong outreach and community collaboration experience, as well as a passion for helping the learning and developmental needs of teens. This position will be based at the Mitchell Park Library and may also support teen services at our other branch locations as needed. This position will have a Sunday-Thursday schedule, including an evening shift to be determined.
Essential Duties:
The Senior Librarian is the advanced professional classification within the Library Department. Incumbents have professional experience to perform high level public library responsibilities. It is a broad classification which covers a variety of work situations including advanced knowledge of reference services, facility operation, collection management, library policies and computerized information systems. Significant portion of the day may include direct public contact.
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:- May perform duties of Librarian as required.
- Responsible for security of building and safety of customers and staff.
- Responsible for all elements of library programming including planning, coordination, promotion and conducting of programs. Cooperates with other City departments, community and library groups in co-sponsorship of programs.
- Conducts reference interviews; analyzes, interprets and answers inquiries at all level of complexity utilizing resources in Palo Alto Libraries as well as other libraries and in the community, when required to meet public information needs; keeps informed of new and outdated resources; provides direct assistance to customers of all ages in location and selection of appropriate library materials and may specialize in service to children; assists customers in use of facility, materials and access tools.
- Develops news and informational items for the library web page and intra-net; creates graphics and verifying information; uses various products to augment the web page and keep customers informed of programs and services.
- May assist customers wit the use of library technology.
Related Functions:- Coordinates system-wide library committees and may serve on City or library system committees.
- Handles sensitive personal contact with library customers relative to information needs or library services; refers to supervisor when necessary.
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities, which would typically be acquired through:- Master's Degree in Library and Information Science
- Three years professional experience as a librarian. Master's degree in Library or Information Science may be substituted for one year of professional experience.
Supplemental Information:
The Selection Process:- Applicants will receive recruitment status notifications via email (governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates).
- Applicants will be screened throughout the posting process and highly qualified candidates may be invited to interview at any time.
- The screening process for this position typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.
- HireVue Interviews: Week of November 4th, 2024
- Final Interviews: Week of November 11, 2024
Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
For more details visit our Careers Page, by clicking HERE.
Learn more about our Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the City and its bargaining units, by clicking HERE.
Closing Date/Time: 11/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific - May perform duties of Librarian as required.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Palo Alto
Show morePalo Alto is located about 35 miles south of San Francisco; and 14 miles north of San Jose. Palo Alto, known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and global center of technology and innovation, is the corporate headquarters for many world-class companies and research facilities such as VMWare, Hewlett-Packard, IDEO, Tesla, and Skype. Home to Stanford University and a top-ranked public school system, Palo Alto also features beautiful and historic residential neighborhoods, vibrant shopping and retail districts.
Palo Alto has a highly educated and culturally sophisticated citizenry that is actively engaged in making a difference both locally and globally. Unique among city organizations, Palo Alto operates a full-array of services including its own gas, electric, water, sewer, refuse and storm drainage provided at very competitive rates for its customers.
The birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, is a community of approximately 68,000 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Located on the mid-Peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose, Palo Alto is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technology, medicine, and green innovation. Many world-class businesses maintained or started offices here, including Amazon, Tesla, Hewlett Packard, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Rivian, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, SAP Ariba, Houzz, Varian Medical Systems, and VMware. Numerous start-ups are also at home in Palo Alto, arguably making it the startup capital of the world.
Stanford University is foundational to the history and prestige of Palo Alto, reflected in the community’s dedication to life-long learning. Stanford’s cultural and educational offerings are integral to the vibrancy and charm of Palo Alto, while the City’s exceptional K-12 school district ranks among the top public school systems in the country. With more than 50% of adult residents holding a graduate degree or higher, Palo Alto is frequently listed as one of the most educated cities in the nation.
Home to picturesque tree-lined streets, bike lanes, and historic buildings that reflect its California heritage, Palo Alto boasts a genuine sense of community and an active citizenry with strong environmental values. Beautiful neighborhoods are complemented by vibrant commercial corridors and a bustling economy with premium shopping and dining options. Excellent health care facilities, performing arts, and diverse recreational opportunities are just some of this incredibly desirable community’s cherished amenities.
Join an Award Winning Team
Palo Alto is an award-winning City recognized nationwide as innovative and well-managed. Palo Alto is one of a small number of California cities with a AAA bond rating. Recently, Palo Alto became one of the most livable cities in the U.S. by Livability.com. It's the only city to receive the Platinum Beacon Award in sustainability best practices by California’s Institute for Local Government.
We offer a variety of career paths that relate to building and improving communities. The City has fourteen departments employing 1,000 full-time staff. Police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and building inspectors keep us safe. Engineers and public works staff build and re-build the physical infrastructure. City planners help envision and shape future community growth. Recreation, arts and library professionals enhance community life. Utilities provides electric, gas, water, sewer and other services. Internal services departments help manage, staff, and protect the City.
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