[Publib] Job Listing--Glendale AZ--Youth Librarian

[Sue Komernicky]

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  City of Glendale - Job Opening 
          Youth Librarian I (Foothills Branch) 
  SALARY: $36,286 - $58,058 Annually DOQ
OPPORTUNITY: Open Competitive
OPENING DATE: December 26, 2006       
CLOSING DATE: Open Competitive 
  NOTE:  First review of applications:  January 12, 2007. 
  JOB ELEMENTS INCLUDE:
    
   Provides reference services and reader’s advisory to the public and other departments and agencies.   
   Directs, instructs, and assists patrons and city employees in the use of library reference tools, on-line computer catalogs, electronic databases, and other resources.   
   Formulates search strategies and performs on-line computer searches; assists patrons with research strategies; assists students with research topics.   
   Plans, organizes, and conducts activities and programs within a library department; develops and implements promotion for the programs.   
   Selects new materials for the library collection; provides direction regarding the classification of new materials in the collection.   
   Coordinates the collection for assigned areas of the library.   
   Evaluates donated and damaged materials for disposition.   
   Researches and compiles research information on request; develops annotated bibliographies, indices and study guides.   
   Participates in the development or revision of library policies and procedures.   
   Enforces library policies, procedures, and regulations with patrons.   
   Creates, catalogs, classifies, and edits marc records for local and international databases.   
   Conducts library tours, makes presentations to school and community groups both on and off site.   
   Participates in the training and supervision of staff and volunteers.   
   Participates in the evaluation of library collections and the development of long term library goals and strategies.   
   Functions as supervising librarian as needed.   
   Represents the library at professional conference and meetings.   
   Performs other related duties as assigned. 
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited University.  Preference will be given to candidates with previous youth experience.  Any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, is qualifying.
  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  SELECTION PROCESS:  Applications will be screened for the minimum qualifications and special requirements.  Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and special requirements will be placed on an eligibility list.  Eligibility lists are active for up to six months.  Human Resources reserves the right to terminate or extend the life of an eligibility list at any time.  The hiring department will contact those candidates they wish to test and/or interview. DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
  All candidates are subject to an extensive background check, including but not limited to, Department of Public Safety and FBI background investigations.  Applicants must be truthful and accurate and avoid providing inconsistent information, incorrect dates, partial or incomplete information when completing the application and any supplemental forms.  Falsifying or omitting information during any stage of the selection process, may make you ineligible for consideration or continued City employment.
  PREFERENCE POINTS:  If you are eligible for Employment Preference Points under Arizona Revised Statute 38-492, please complete an Employment Preference Point Form, available in Human Resources, and submit with your application.
   
  A RESUME MAY ONLY SERVE AS A SUPPLEMENT TO YOUR APPLICATION

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