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Santa Clara County Library District invites applications for the position of Librarian I. Librarian I is the entry-level professional position with the Santa Clara County Library, with a wide variety of potential assignments serving adults, teens, or children at community libraries; working on the Bookmobile; or working in collection development or cataloging at the Library Administration offices. Santa Clara County Library District is one of the most heavily used and most well funded library systems in the country. The Library is one of eleven libraries nationwide to be included in the top ten libraries in its population category in every published edition of Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings Survey. In addition to a broad range of electronic content and services, the Library District includes seven community libraries and one branch as well as administrative offices, bookmobile service and a literacy program. Serving a population of 410,000 residents in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Library District circulated over 9.7 million items to over 3.1 million visitors last year. For more information about Santa Clara County Library District, please visit http://www.sccl.org There is currently one full-time vacancy available, however, the list created may be used to fill future half-time and full-time vacancies throughout the library system. Salary: $24.48 - $32.81 Hourly $1,958.24 - $2,625.04 Biweekly $4,242.85 - $5,687.59 Monthly $50,914.24 - $68,251.04 Annually Benefits: There are a wide variety of benefits available to County of Santa Clara employees. These benefits include: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account for health care, dependent care assistance program, an employee assistance program, and a deferred compensation program. The County of Santa Clara participates in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Possession of a Master's Degree in Library Science or its recognized equivalent from a library school accredited by the American Library Association. OR - Education and experience comparable to that of a Library Assistant II or above with Santa Clara County which provided the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills listed below. The relevant knowledge and skills are normally obtained by at least three (3) years of experience at a level equivalent to Library Assistant II and job training and/or college level course work in the following subject areas: Material Selection, Cataloging and Classification, Reference Service, Reader's Advisory, Theory and Practice of Library Science. Candidates must also possess a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment, and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver’s permit. Knowledge of: Library tools, methods and procedures; A wide variety of reading material; Library reference materials; Principles and procedures of reference used to locate specific topics; Classification and cataloging systems and principles; Planning, organizing and implementing children's, adult and young adult programs to meet patron needs; Principles and techniques of book selection and evaluation to establish balanced library collections. Some knowledge of: Library services, programs and policies which serve the community; Principles of supervision; Effective training techniques. Ability to: Establish effective and tactful oral communications in serving a wide variety of individuals to promote library programs and meet the needs of library patrons; Advise and instruct patrons in the use of library facilities and reference tools; Use library tools effectively; Analyze community needs and make recommendations to meet those needs; Write effectively; Reason logically to define problems, collect and process data and reach valid conclusions in solving reference problems and in developing programs and procedures; Classify and catalog books and other materials; Recommend library materials for purchase using library selection techniques. TYPICAL TASKS Evaluates patron needs and assists patrons in locating books and materials; Performs reader's advisory services; Informs patrons regarding library facilities, policies and procedures; Participates in identifying the needs of the library community; Participates in evaluating current collection and selecting and discarding library materials; Develops subject expertise; Learns sources of information and locates specific information; Reviews books and materials, including abstracting, annotating and writing critical reviews; Answers reference questions, referring the more difficult questions to a senior Librarian; May develop specialized library programs for specific patron groups; Speaks to school and community groups regarding library programs and resources; Gives book talks, tells stories, and performs puppet shows; Designs displays and exhibits; Participates in setting up or modifying procedures; Participates in organizing the physical interior of the library; Compiles bibliographies; Plans film programs; Revises and updates bibliographic material; Provides outreach services to communities; Organizes and maintains special collections, may participate in supervising, training and evaluating subordinate personnel, may arrange employee work schedules; Participates in professional organizations and attends workshops and meetings; At headquarters, acts as liaison between material selection staff and Order unit staff; 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 through an area of technical services; Works with GSA Data Processing to facilitate library computer programs for acquisitions and cataloging; Consults with publishers' representatives concerning acquisitions problems and programs; Participates in needs assessment and in establishing or modifying procedures for acquisitions, cataloging and/or processing; May have responsibility for the library in the absence of senior personnel and for resolving routine operating problems; Performs other related duties as required. All applicants are required to complete the supplemental questionnaire. Applications received without the completion of the supplemental questionnaire will be rejected. Librarian I Supplemental Questionnaire 1. Do you possess a Master's Degree in Library Science (MLS, MLIS) from an ALA accredited school? 2. If you answered "No" to Question #1, please check box each subject area you have completed. If you have attained your MLS or MLIS indicate N/A to this question. Material Selection Reader's Advisory Cataloging and Classification Theory and Practice of Library Science Reference Service N/A 3. For each subject area you checked in Question #2, please list your course work or training and include course title, institution, date attended and description of the training. If you have your MLS or MLIS indicate N/A to this question. 4. Please indicate the area(s) you would be willing to work: Children's Librarian Young Adult Librarian Adult Librarian 5. Please complete this survey carefully. Your indicated responses will determine whether or not you will be referred for a specific position (i.e., geographical location). Please place a mark next to the location(s) in which you would be willing to work. Bookmobile (based in Los Gatos) Campbell Library Cupertino Library Gilroy Library Library Headquarters (located in Los Gatos) Milpitas Library Morgan Hill Library Saratoga Library Woodland Branch (located in Los Altos) 6. Please place a mark indicating your preference for full-time and/or part-time shift. If you are interested in either, put a check mark both boxes. Full-Time Position Part-Time Position For more details about the duties and benefits associated with the position, as well as the online application form, please visit: http://is.gd/SCCLDjob Applications must be received no later than Wednesday, January 23, 2013.