Community Library Specialist

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The Marin County Free Library (MCFL) is a special taxing district that operates ten branch libraries in Marin under the authority of the Board of Supervisors. It provides public library services to the residents of the unincorporated areas of the County and the cities of Corte Madera, Fairfax and Novato.

The Marin County Free Library is an innovative and dynamic civic institution that is committed to providing exceptional services to a community that cares deeply about the library and encourages the library to assume a critical role in supporting the community to be resilient, equitable, and progressive. MCFL is committed to racial equity and the inclusion of those with multiple perspectives and backgrounds in our decision making.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The Community Library Specialist (CLS) reports to a Branch manager. These positions provide library services for patrons of all ages in small, rural communities and support daily branch operations at the Stinson Beach Library or the Inverness Library. Community engagement is at the heart of these positions, both inside and outside the walls of the library. These positions also require a strong focus on joyful learning, community centered empowerment and collective impact with community agencies to guide and inform the scope and direction of the work. There are currently two part-time vacancies, one at the Stinson Beach branch and one at the Inverness branch.

The primary duties of the Community Library Specialist include:

• Staffing a circulation/service desk to provide reference and reader’s advisory services, as well as computer and technology support
• Developing and implementing responsive, inclusive programming that reflects community needs and interests
• Attending community events to provide information about library services and conducting presentations to community groups
• Building strong relationships with local organizations and community members
• Participating in branch, regional and systemwide library meetings and committee activities

Stinson Beach: In addition to the primary duties, the Stinson Beach duties include working collaboratively with a coworker on maintaining the library’s collections, coordinating a rotating art gallery wall in the library, and supervising volunteers.

Stinson Beach- 66 hours biweekly. The weekly schedule is:

• Monday 9:30am-6pm

• Tuesday 11:30am-8pm

• Wednesday 10:00am-2pm

• Friday 9:30am-6:00pm

• Saturday 9:30am-5:00pm

Inverness: In addition to the primary duties, the Inverness duties include maintaining the library’s collections, working closely with the local TK-grade 2 school to provide education equity support and library services, and supervising volunteers.

Inverness/Point Reyes- 56.25 hours biweekly. The weekly schedule is:

• Monday 2:00-pm7:00pm

• Tuesday 9:30am-3:00pm

• Wednesday 9:30am-3:00pm

• Friday 10:00am-6:00pm

• Saturday 9:30am-2:00pm

The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill all vacancies (regular, fixed-term, contingent, full and part-time) while the list remains active, as well as to generate a list for on-call assignments.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Alisa Samuel at Alisa.Samuel@marincounty.gov.

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Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.