LIBRARIAN 2015

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LIBRARIAN 2015

Salary
$61,094.00 - $86,881.00 Annually
Location
CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA
Job Type
FULL-TIME
Department
Library
Job Number
6152 O 2015/04/17 R
Closing
4/30/2015 11:59 PM Pacific
DUTIES

A Librarian provides patrons of all ages with a variety of professional librarian services, including outreach and virtual/online resources and programs, reader guidance and book reviews, reference, selection, cataloging and maintenance of library materials to meet educational, recreational and informational needs of the community, programming to support lifelong learning, educational, and cultural interests of the community, training in technologies and library resources and services, and implementation of library technologies and virtual services.

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

 A master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association.

 

 NOTES:  

  1. Current students who lack 8 semester units or 12 quarter units of the educational requirement may also apply.   However, they must meet the full requirement before being appointed.
  2. Some positions may require a valid California driver's license. Applicants may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as a DUI).
  3. Applicants must present proof of their master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science prior to appointment.
  4. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university recognized by the American Library Association. A list of approved institutions can be found at http://www.ala.org/accreditedprograms/directory/alphalist.
  5. Applicants completing the exam process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree. 
  6. In addition to the regular City application, all applicants must complete the Librarian Qualifications Questionnaire at the time of filing. The Librarian Qualifications Questionnaire is located within the Supplemental Questions section of the City application. Applicants who fail to complete the Qualifications Questionnaire will not be considered further in this examination, and their application will not be processed.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION

In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.

Some positions may require the ability to speak or write a language other than English.

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon.  On-line job bulletins are also available at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lacity/default.cfm for Open Competitive Examinations.

NOTE:

  1. Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.
  2. All application materials must be complete at the time of filing for you to be considered a candidate in this examination.


Applications must be received by THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs in the order that applications were received. Applications submitted during the filing period will be kept on file for two years from April 17, 2015 in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs. 

QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW
Should a large number of qualified candidates file for this examination, each candidate's qualifications for the position of Librarian may be evaluated based on the candidate's responses to the Qualifications Questionnaire. Those candidates considered possessing the greatest likelihood of successfully performing the duties of a Librarian based solely on the information submitted for qualifications review will continue in the selection process.

SELECTION PROCESS

 Examination Weights:  Advisory Essay . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . 0%

                                     Interview . . . . . . . . . . . ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%

 

In the interview, emphasis will be placed on the candidate's experience, training, and personal qualifications as they provide the knowledge of: techniques of training and instructing the public in the utilization of library services and resources; technical reference procedures and problems, including standard and specialized references and bibliography; activities, trends, and services of the Library system; standards for selecting resources to meet the needs of the community; and the ability to: furnish reading guidance to library patrons; evaluate and select library resources for acquisition or discard; carry out technical reference work including online and bibliographic research; use technologies, including social media, computers, software and mobile devices in carrying out job-related tasks; assess community needs, and develop and implement an outreach plan; conduct public training and programs; project a friendly and helpful attitude that results in positive customer experience; speak effectively before diverse groups; deal tactfully and effectively with members of the community, patrons and fellow employees; communicate effectively in writing in order to provide proper services and resolve problems; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.

During the interview, candidates will be required to respond to an advisory exercise related to the duties and responsibilities of a Librarian. This material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for discussion with each candidate and for consideration in the overall evaluation of the candidate's qualifications.

Candidates will be notified by e-mail of the date, time and location of the interview. It is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of JUNE 8, 2015 to JUNE 19, 2015 in Los Angeles.

 
NOTES:

  1. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met.  Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
  2. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.  To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application.  The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.
  3. A final average score of 70% in the interview portion of the examination is required to be placed on the eligible list.

 Notice:  

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position.

 
THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY

ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS
 

 The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees:

http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html

01
To be PROPERLY AND PROMPTLY notified of the status of my application, I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information: - Working E-mail address - Telephone Number - Official social security number I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process. I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided. I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly. I UNDERSTAND that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add info@governmentjobs.com to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail.
  • I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application in order to receive status of my application regarding this examination.
02
I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application. I UNDERSTAND that, if qualifying with my City experience, that I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT any working title that I believe is designated to me. I UNDERSTAND that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed. In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list all jobs regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during the last ten years.
  • I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.
03
I am currently:
  • A City of Los Angeles employee having received a regular appointment.
  • An exempt City of Los Angeles employee, but have civil service status.
  • An exempt City of Los Angeles employee without receiving civil service status.
  • A City of Los Angeles employee in a temporary training position.
  • A City of Los Angeles employee on a part-time basis.
  • On a regular reserve list for the City of Los Angeles.
  • Not employed with the City of Los Angeles.
04
I have a master's degree in Library Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university recognized by the American Library Association. A list of approved institutions can be found at http://www.ala.org/accreditedprograms/directory/alphalist (NOTE: You MUST provide detailed information regarding your degree, including your graduation date, in the education section of the application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination).
  • This statement does not apply to me.
  • Yes, I have a master's degree in Library Science
05
I have a master's degree in Library and Information Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university recognized by the American Library Association. A list of approved institutions can be found at http://www.ala.org/accreditedprograms/directory/alphalist (NOTE: You MUST provide detailed information regarding your degree, including your graduation date, in the education section of the application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination).
  • This statement does not apply to me.
  • Yes, I have a master's degree in Library and Information Science
06
I am currently enrolled in a master's of Library Science or Library and Information Science program at a school accredited by the American Library Association. (Please note, you MUST provide detailed information regarding your degree, including your anticipated graduation date, in the education section of the application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination).
  • This statement does not apply to me.
  • Yes, I am currently enrolled in a master's of Library Science or Library and Information Science program.
07
I am within the following number of units from completing my master's of Library Science or Library and Information Science degree from a school accredited by the American Library Association.
  • This statement does not apply to me.
  • 8 semester or 12 quarter units, or less.
  • More than 8 semester or 12 quarter units.
08
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.
  • I understand this statement to its fullest.
09
I am able to speak Japanese.
  • Yes
  • No
10
I am able to speak Cantonese.
  • Yes
  • No
11
I am able to speak Mandarin.
  • Yes
  • No
12
I am able to speak Vietnamese.
  • Yes
  • No
13
I am able to speak Spanish.
  • Yes
  • No
14
I am able to speak Korean.
  • Yes
  • No
15
I am able to speak Russian.
  • Yes
  • No
16
I am able to speak Farsi.
  • Yes
  • No
17
I am able to speak Armenian.
  • Yes
  • No
18
I am able to write in Japanese.
  • Yes
  • No
19
I am able to write in Cantonese.
  • Yes
  • No
20
I am able to write in Mandarin.
  • Yes
  • No
21
I am able to write in Vietnamese.
  • Yes
  • No
22
I am able to write in Spanish.
  • Yes
  • No
23
I am able to write in Korean.
  • Yes
  • No
24
I am able to write in Russian.
  • Yes
  • No
25
I am able to write in Farsi.
  • Yes
  • No
26
I am able to write in Armenian.
  • Yes
  • No
27
LIBRARIAN QUALIFICATIONS QUESTIONNAIRE - 2015 (Class Code 6152) The examination bulletin for Librarian states that all applicants must complete and submit a City of Los Angeles Employment Application and a Librarian Qualifications Questionnaire. The Qualifications Questionnaire may be used in consideration of your overall qualifications for the of Librarian. Applicants who fail to complete the Qualifications Questionnaire will not be considered further in this examination. Using the list of areas provided, select all that apply to you. Please note that this experience may be verified at a later time. You should seek to demonstrate that your training and experience provide the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to effectively perform the duties assigned to a Librarian. Before responding, read all of the information requested and consider what information you would like to present. Make sure that you only check statements that accurately reflect your experience. No attachments or additional documents will be considered for submission to the expert review panel.
  • I understand this statement to its fullest.
28
Certification Statement Please read the following statements and check them if you agree:
  • I understand that I must complete and submit my Qualifications Questionnaire online at the time of filing for me to be considered a candidate in this examination.
  • I certify that the Qualifications Questionnaire and all of the responses to the questions are true and complete, and were authored, written, and prepared in their entirety solely by me.
  • I understand that false, misleading, or incomplete information shall be sufficient cause for disqualification in this examination or dismissal and other penalties as may be prescribed by law.
29
Which statement best describes the type of Library that you currently work for or have previously worked for? (Check all that apply)
  • Public Library
  • Academic Library (College and University)
  • School Library
  • Special Library (Medical, Military, Museum, Law)
  • This statement does not apply to me.
30
Do you currently work for or have previously worked for a Library? (Check all that apply)
  • Yes. I have worked at a reference desk
  • Yes. I have worked at a circulation desk
  • Yes. I have shelved books
  • Yes. I have volunteered in a Library
  • No. This does not apply to me.
31
Which statement best describes the type and size of the largest Public Library that you currently work for or have previously worked for?
  • Large, Urban Library
  • Mid-Size Library
  • Small and Rural Library
  • This statement does not apply to me.
32
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience assisting customers while working at a Library?
  • I have supervised performance of this task, and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted as an expert for assistance in performing this task.
  • I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
  • I have performed this task on the job with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.
  • I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed this task on the job.
  • I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.
33
Which statement describes your highest level of experience using search engines and retrieving information from databases?
  • I have supervised performance of this task, and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted as an expert for assistance in performing this task.
  • I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
  • I have performed this task on the job with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.
  • I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed this task on the job.
  • I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.
34
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience using e-media applications (such as OverDrive, hoopla, Freegal)?
  • I have supervised performance of this task, and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted as an expert for assistance in performing this task.
  • I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
  • I have performed this task on the job with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.
  • I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed this task on the job.
  • I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

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Los Angeles, California, 90012
Phone
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