Librarian II

Description

Under supervision, to perform professional library work.

This Librarian II position is an alternately staffed position and may be filled at the Librarian I or Librarian II level. Candidates must submit a separate application for each level that they are interested in.

Typical Tasks

• Provides patrons library services including evaluating needs, assisting in locating books and materials and responding to inquiries;
  
• Offers reader advisory services;
  
• Informs patrons regarding library facilities, policies and procedures;
  
• Participates in identifying the needs of the community;
  
• Participates in evaluating current collection and selecting and discarding library materials, as well as ordering materials within prescribed budget;
  
• Develops subject expertise;
  
• Learns sources of information and locates specific information;
  
• Answers reference questions;
  
• Develops specialized library programs for specific patron groups;
  
• Speaks at schools and to community groups regarding library programs and resources;
  
• May conduct book talks and story times and perform puppet shows;
  
• Designs displays and exhibits;
  
• Participates in organizing the physical interior of the library;
  
• Compiles bibliographies, book lists and other resource lists;
  
• Communicates effectively in writing in responding to patron inquiries, preparing reports, or creating content for library blogs or website;
  
• Provides outreach services to communities;
  
• Familiarizes and trains library patrons in the use of digital materials; promotes reading and use of digital resources for all ages;
  
• Assists and trains users to operate public equipment, connect to the internet, use library software applications, and access library services from remote locations;
  
• Uses information discovery tools, including the library's catalog, core library databases, and internet search engines;
  
• Performs basic troubleshooting of technical problems and resolves or appropriately refers those problems;
  
• Accesses and uses basic assistive technologies, where appropriate, to ensure that all users have equitable access to technology;
  
• May participate in supervising and training lower level staff and volunteers; may arrange employee work schedules;
  
• Participates in District-wide committees, work teams, and projects;
  
• Keeps abreast of professional trends and developments, including technology;
  
• Participates in professional organizations and attends workshops and meetings;
  
• Compiles selection aid book lists for use in community libraries;
  
• Interprets cataloging and classification rules and practices for other staff;
  
• Conducts original cataloging as needed;
  
• May supervise work flow of the technical services unit;
  
• May assist in providing information to information systems staff and/or vendors to achieve compatibility with Santa Clara County Library computer systems;
  
• Consults with publishers' representatives concerning acquisition problems and programs;
  
• Participates in needs assessment and in establishing or modifying procedures for acquisitions, cataloging and/or processing;
  
• May have in-charge responsibility for the library and for resolving routine operating problems, in the absence of a Supervising Librarian or Community Librarian;
  
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
  
• Performs other related duties as required.

Employment Standards