Librarian I – Extra Help

Industry: County Library

Company: County of Santa Clara, CA

Salary : $83,965.44 – $101,580.96 Annually

Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA

Job Type: Extra Help

Job Number: 25-J64-A

Department: County Library

Opening Date: 01/13/2025

Closing Date: 1/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit: 01

Description

Under supervision, to perform professional library work.

This recruitment is to establish an Extra-Help eligible list for the County Library.
Typical Tasks

• Provides services to patrons such as evaluating needs, assisting in locating books and materials, and responding to inquiries;
  
• Offers reader advisory services;
  
• Informs patrons about 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, as well as ordering materials within prescribed budget;
  
• Develops subject expertise;
  
• Learns sources of information and locates specific information;
  
• Answers reference questions; refers questions requiring advanced knowledge to a Librarian II or Supervising Librarian;
  
• Develops specialized library programs for specific patron groups;
  
• Speaks to school and 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;
  
• Prepares reports or creates 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 refers technical issues to appropriate personnel;
  
• Accesses and uses basic assistive technologies, where appropriate, to ensure that all users have equitable access to technology;
  
• Participates in District-wide committees, work teams, and projects;
  
• Keeps abreast of professional trends and developments, including technology;
  
• Organizes and maintains special collections;
  
• May participate in supervising and training volunteers;
  
• 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 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 assessments 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 Librarian II or Supervising Librarian;
  
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
  
• Performs other related duties as required.

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.

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Drivers 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;
  
• Basic computer operations needed to access library networks, applications, software, and productivity tools, as well as common office software applications such as email clients, word processing programs and internet browsers;
  
• Digital devices such as personal computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones and eBook readers used by patrons to access library services;
  
• 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;
  
• Library services, programs and policies which serve the community;
  
• Common office computer applications and automated Library circulation systems;
  
• Principles of supervision;
  
• Monitoring budgets;
  
• Effective training techniques.

Ability to:

• Serve a wide variety of individuals to promote library programs and meet the needs of library patrons;
  
• Be sensitive to diversity, including but not limited to cultural, racial, economic, and ethnic diversity;
  
• Advise and instruct patrons in the use of library facilities and reference tools;
  
• Use library tools effectively;
  
• Operate library equipment, such as computers and use related software applications and databases;
  
• Analyze and interpret statistics;
  
• Analyze community needs and make recommendations to meet those needs;
  
• Orally communicate and 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;
  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
  
• Recommend library materials for purchase using library selection techniques.

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more

The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector’s 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family’s long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE: 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.

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(REQUIRED) Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of “see resume” or “see application” will deem your application incomplete. Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer:
a) Employer name(s)
b) Job title(s)
c) Start/end dates of employment
d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performedDo you understand the requirement to provide complete answers in order to determine relevant experience for each area in question?

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• None
• High School or GED equivalent
• College (1 to 29 semester units / 1 to 44 quarter units)
• College (30 to 59 semester units / 45 to 89 quarter units)
• College (60 to 89 semester units / 90 to 134 quarter units)
• College (90 to 119 semester units / 135 to 179 quarter units)
• College (120 or more semester units / 180 or more quarter units)
• Associate’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Doctoral Degree

03

Do you possess a Master’s Degree in Library Science or its recognized equivalent from a library school accredited by the American Library Association?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of experience do you have serving a wide variety of individuals including, but not limited to, cultural, racial, economic, and ethnic diversity?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four or more years

05

Please describe your experience serving a wide variety of individuals including, but not limited to, cultural, racial, economic, and ethnic diversity. In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment and hours worked per week or list any relevant training or educational experience, including the name of school or institution. If none, type N/A.

06

Do you have experience in any of the following library tools, methods and/or procedure areas? Check all that apply:

• Customer Service
• Reference Interviewing
• Collection Development
• Reader’s Advisory
• Program Planning
• None of the above

07

Please describe your experience with the areas selected above. In your response, please include employer name(s), job title(s), dates of employment, hours worked per week, and detailed description of duties or list any relevant training or educational experience, including the name of school or institution. If none, type N/A.

08

Describe your experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. In your response, please include employer name(s), job title(s), dates of employment, hours worked per week, and detailed description of duties. If none, type N/A.

09

Describe your experience working with digital devices such as computers, laptops, tablets, smart phones and eBook readers that are commonly used by customers to access information and/or library services.

10

Select the language(s) that you are fluent in: (check all that apply)

• Arabic
• Armenian
• Cambodian
• Cantonese
• Farsi
• German
• Hindi
• Japanese
• Khmer
• Korean
• Mandarin
• Oromo
• Pakistani Urdu
• Russian
• Spanish
• Tagalog
• Taiwanese
• Vietnamese
• Other
• None of the above

11

If you selected other in the question above, please specify.

12

For the language(s) selected, what is your competency level? (check all that apply) If you are fluent in more than one language, select your highest level of competency. If selected for a bilingual position, you must take and pass the language proficiency exam prior to appointment.

• Speak
• Read
• Write
• None of the above

13

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
• Campbell Library
• Cupertino Library
• Gilroy Library
• Los Altos Library
• Milpitas Library
• Morgan Hill Library
• Saratoga Library
• Woodland Library in Los Altos
• Library Services and Support Center in Campbell

14

Which service groups are you willing to work with?

• Children
• Teens
• Adults
• Incarcerated
• None

15

Are you willing to work full-time or part-time?

• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• Both

16

How did you find out about this job?

• Contacted by County Recruiter
• Virtual Job Fair
• In Person Job Fair
• In-Person Networking Professional Event
• Virtual Networking Event
• Community Event
• Glassdoor
• Governmentjobs.com
• Professional Association
• Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.)
• Hospital Website: SCVMC, O’Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital Website
• Contacted by a Recruitment Firm
• Handshake
• Student Career Center
• County Text Message
• County Career Newsletter
• Other (Specify in the next question)
• County Employee Referral
• County of Santa Clara Career Website
• County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Indeed

17

If you selected an event/fair or other in the question above, please specify. If not, type N/A.

Required Question