Librarian II

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. 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. Possession of a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science or its recognized equivalent from a library school accredited by the American Library Association AND Nine (9) months of professional full-time library experience at a level comparable to Librarian I with Santa Clara County Library. Possession of a valid California Drivers 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; Planning, organizing and implementing children's, adult and young adult programs to meet patron needs; Basic computer operations needed to access library networks, applications, software, and productivity tools; Digital devices such as personal computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones and eBook readers used by patrons to access library services; Common office software applications such as email, word processing and internet browser; Principles and techniques of book selection and evaluation to establish balanced library collections; Library services, programs and policies which serve the community; 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; Analyze and interpret statistics; Operate library equipment, such as computers and use related software applications and databases; Analyze community needs and make recommendations to meet those needs; Communicate orally 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.