Job Description
The current vacancy is for Librarian I/II for the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other Librarian I/II vacancies during the life of the list. The eligibility list established from this recruitment is valid for up to one year from the date established unless the list is extended or abolished by the Human Resource Director.
Under general direction the Librarian I/II applies the core competencies of a professional librarian and their knowledge gained from practice and continuing education to deliver customer-driven public library services. The librarian provides a high level of expertise in designing, delivering, evaluating, and continuously improving collections, programs and services, and library operations within prescribed funding limits. Librarians work both independently and in teams with other professionals and support staff to achieve best practices in a continuously changing technological environment. Librarians are expected to be active in professional library associations, continuing education, and activities that develop their professional competency and enable their currency in a constantly changing social, cultural, and technological environment.
Any combination of the following duties dependent upon Library System needs or individual position requirements:
Designs, develops, and delivers library programs and services directly and through staff and volunteers.
Performs direct service to the public in efficiently and accurately locating information and/or guiding the searcher in person, on the telephone, and online, effectively using the full range of search and technology options available through the library system.
Provides expert advice to readers in identifying titles, authors, genre, and subject matter of interest specifically to the searcher or client group.
Strategically creates content for the library’s virtual services component, for programs, and for services, including for age-specific audiences such as children, families, adults, seniors, and teens.
Provides subject expertise to collaboratively develop collections and content for the library’s virtual and physical collections.
Conducts original cataloging of books, government documents, media, serials, and other material; identifies and corrects problems related to obsolete, conflicting, or incorrect cataloging; interprets cataloging and classification rules and practices for other staff.
Speaks to school and community groups regarding library services and resources.
Designs and delivers educational programming for various age-groups related to reading, literacy, and digital fluency, for example, customized for the needs of various audiences. Programming is online or face-to-face and may take a variety of forms including book talks, lectures, story hours, workshops, one-on-one consultation, group instruction, performances, and presentations.
Designs and supervises the installation of displays and exhibits.
Assists in developing, modifying and evaluating library practices and procedures.
Interacts with the public, informs patrons of Library System policies and procedures, and provides constructive feedback to library management concerning same.
Represents the Library in cooperative relations with other agencies.
Prepares reports, presentations, and correspondence on behalf of the library.
Participates in professional activities to be current with trends, best practices, and innovations in library practice and technology.
Supervises, trains, and evaluates subordinate personnel; may arrange employee work schedules.
Keeps informed of professional developments; attends professional meetings and training.
Performs other related duties that may be reasonably expected as part of this classification.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
LEAVE
Vacation – 80 hours/year up to 5 years, 120 hours/year 6-10 years, plus 8 hours for each year after 10 years up to a maximum of 160 hours/year.
Sick – 12 days/year
Holidays – up to 11 days/year
Floating Holidays - 24 hours per year - prorated for part-time
INSURANCE – (available to employee and eligible dependents)
Medical – Depends on plan selected; City generally pays at least 90% of the cost of coverage. Participating members make an additional $35 contribution per pay period towards health care benefits.
Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program – City currently pays full cost of employee and family coverage. Pro-rated for part-time.
Life – City provides a $25,000 life insurance policy.
Long Term Disability – City provides a long term disability plan.
MANAGEMENT LEAVE/OPTIONAL BENEFIT PLAN
80 hours of additional vacation per year. A $1,300 (less than 10 yrs) or $1,500 (greater than 10 yrs) annual contribution may be used to purchase additional vacation, be place in deferred compensation account or be paid in cash (cashout limited to 20 hours).
RETIREMENT
All regular employees become members of PERS. Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% @ 62 (3 year average). Prior PERS membership may affect retirement formula. Employees contribute 11.25% of their salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. An employee is vested after 5 years of membership. No Social Security is withheld.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (not all inclusive)
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Accident Protection Insurance
Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance
Direct Deposit
Discount Bus Pass Program
Flexible Spending Plans for Health & Dependent Care
Longevity Pay (after 10 years and 15 years)
In lieu Medical Reimbursement of $200 /month
Supplemental Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Additional Info & Requirements
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Fluency in Spanish
The Community
The Santa Cruz Public Library system is a network of 10 neighborhood library branches across Santa Cruz County, a web-based digital library, a Bookmobile and community-based programs. SCPL serves children, teens and adults with innovative programming, professional services and community facilities that spark imagination and support discovery. Residents can explore a wide range of interests from academic research, book clubs and literacy programs to digital photography, locally-produced music and local history.
Santa Cruz County is 70 miles south of San Francisco, 35 miles north of Monterey, and known for its' great surf, sandy beaches, redwood-covered mountains, laid-back towns organic farms, and vibrant arts & food cultures.
HR Info
Questions? Contact the City of Santa Cruz HR staff at 831-420-5040 or HR@cityofsantacruz.com.
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