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Job Description

LIBRARIAN II

JOB CODE 30220

Effective Date:	06/92A

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform a full range of professional library work at the Central Library or at a branch library. Work is performed independently in accordance with general policies and accepted professional practices. The advanced difficulty of work assignments and the greater independence with which work is performed differentiates this class from the Librarian I class. Supervision, advice and support are received from a Librarian IV or Librarian III through discussion of plans, problems, and available resources, and performance is evaluated on results obtained.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Seeks information from users and potential users of information and library materials about their library needs and interests;
• Reviews media and selects books and other library materials for purchase on the basis of established selection criteria and the needs of library users;
• Answers reference questions and performs readers' advisory services;
• Participates in library committee work and contributes to cooperative efforts in producing recommended reading lists and selection lists;
• Assumes the responsibilities of the branch or section head in his or her absence;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Professional library theories, issues and trends.
• Principles and practices of public library operation and library materials selection.
• Specific subject field or type of library material.
• Sources of information on advanced and specialized library materials as well as the general book trade and review media.
• Specialized bibliographic and reference tools as well as general reference tools and services.
• Library professional publications and the literature of librarianship.
• Research techniques and practices.

Ability to:

• Analyze professional problems and take appropriate action.
• Analyze, evaluate and appropriately select specialized and advanced level library materials as well as popular level materials.
• Find answers to specialized and advanced level reference questions in area of specialization as well as to general reference questions.
• Keep up-to-date with current professional issues and developments.
• Work cooperatively with other City employees and the general public.
• Communicate in the English language by phone or in person in a one-to-one or group setting.
• Comprehends and makes inferences from written material.
• Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Additional Requirements:

• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon work location, assignment, or shift. Some positions require use of personal or City vehicle.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
A master's degree in library science with two years of experience in professional library work or a second master's degree in the area of specialization for subject specialist positions. Degrees must be from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.