Job Description
LIBRARIAN
City of Burbank, CA - 4.8 Burbank, CA Job Details Full-time $69,735.64 - $96,131.62 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Record keeping Customer communication Staff supervision Microsoft Excel Library management software Social media post writing Team supervision Library event programming Library collection budgeting Program development Writing skills In-person customer service Instruction sessions (reference services) Database searching for reference services Word embeddings English Library collection selection Educational program budgeting Master's degree Driving Educational program planning Technical skills instruction Productivity software Community relationship building Working with youth Organizational budget management Websites Youth program management Full Job Description OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT
Open to all qualified candidates. Tentative examination dates for this recruitment: Week of 6/29/26 - Blind application and supplemental scoring Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates. Do you love working with kids? Do you enjoy offering story times and innovative new children's programming? Do you read children's and young adult literature - for fun? If so, Burbank Public Library is looking for you! We are currently looking for a dynamic children's librarian to join our Youth Services team. Depending on the age group, Youth Services staff conduct over 60 programs a year, purchase and weed the youth services collection, conduct outreach, class visits and more. Come join us! As part of the recruitment process, please be prepared to present a 5-10 minute story time for children ages 3-5. You may use any books, songs or fingerplays you deem appropriate for this age group and incorporate any props as you see fit. A Bluetooth speaker will be available. Under direction, to provide professional library service; and perform related work as required. Essential Functions Selects print, audio-visual, digital, and other non-print materials for youth and adults; plans, coordinates, and presents appropriate library programs; creates displays, bulletin boards, and exhibits for the public; provides in-depth reference service and readers' advisory to library users; interacts congenially with the public in person, online, and over the telephone; instructs public in use of online catalog and other library technology and resources; conducts library and bibliographic instruction; performs electronic database and Internet searching; oversees and may train volunteers; may supervise a library branch or section in the absence of a Supervising Librarian or Senior Librarian; tracks library programming budgets; maintains library catalogs, statistics, accounts, and other reports and records; prepares and conducts children's story times, classroom visits, community outreach visits, and presentations for City departments, staff, community groups, and the public; chairs and coordinates committees and meetings as needed; monitors and posts on social media and the website; participates in continuing education and technical training to enhance skills and keep current in the profession; locates and retrieves materials from shelves at various height levels; supervises, trains, and evaluates employees; drives on City business. Minimum Qualifications Employment Standards:
Knowledge of current trends and practices in public library services to youth and adults; general and specialized reference and bibliographic sources for youth and adults; library automation systems; online research; readers' advisory theory and methodology; principles and methods of collection development; basic governmental budgeting; record keeping; principles and practices of supervision; proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation in order to effectively perform the essential functions of this classification (this is not a language restriction as defined in California Government Code Section 12951). Skill in utilizing Microsoft Office, including, but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Ability to work in a multicultural environment as a team member; supervise and train others; interact and communicate considerately with a diverse population; tactfully and effectively handle highly emotional and volatile customer relations situations; enforce library rules and call emergency services as required; address and mediate patron complaints and issues; follow instructions and directions; create and conduct informational and educational programs, projects, and presentations; post on social media and update City website; show initiative in problem solving; work independently under direction; work a flexible schedule including weekends and after hours; manipulate library materials from shelves at floor level to a height of eight (8) feet; maintain a safe working environment; travel to other locations for meetings and training sessions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships. Education/Training:
A Master's Degree in Library or Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program. Supplemental Information Desirable Qualifications:
Bilingual or multilingual. This job title is represented by the Burbank City Employees' Association (BCEA) The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.
