Description

*This recruitment is open until filled. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis.* 

The Oxnard Public Library is seeking a Senior Librarian for the branch services with an innovative spirit, a desire to inspire those around them, and a commitment to enhancing the lives of others through learning and discovery.

The Oxnard Public Library’s mission is to enrich the lives of our diverse community of 200,000 residents by providing free and equal access to the resources, services and programs that encourage life-long learning and lead to success.  The Library is a valued community resource and destination that includes the Main Library, the South Oxnard Branch and the Colonia Branch.  The Oxnard Public Library has been a community resource for over 119 years since opening in 1907 in a building funded by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead the Library Branch Units: Provide leadership and guidance in the South Oxnard and Colonia Branch libraries and their functions.
• Be a Reference Services and Patrons’ Advisor: Provide exemplary customer service, guidance and act as a resource to patrons and co-workers alike.
• Be part of Program and Service Design, Development, Delivery and Evaluation: Continually participate in community engagement efforts and contribute to the continual development of innovative and responsive services for Oxnard’s diverse community.
• Provide Operational Support: Act as a lead to other library staff by being knowledgeable in the effective use of Library facilities, equipment, services, and programming.
• Project and Program Management: Assist with the creation, execution and management of all aspects of project planning for designed services delivery including budget, resources, timeline, and outcomes based on evaluation.  Coordinate all administrative and logistics details, such as coordination of volunteers when needed, marketing and advertising, budget tracking, and leading project teams.
• Team Leadership: Work closely with Senior Librarians overseeing other units to provide support and guidance on services and leadership.

PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Librarian, Senior

SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Incumbents serve as lead workers assigning work and monitoring work completion or, as assigned, serve as supervisors. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the manager informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification is distinguished from the Librarian in that it serves as a lead worker and subject-matter expert in addition to providing professional library support services.

WORK SCHEDULE:
The normal work week is Monday through Thursday, 8-6 pm and every other Saturday, 8:45-5:45 pm. Staff will work some evenings. Depending on the work assignment, staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. The standard work environment varies depending on assignment but is typically either primarily in an office setting or out in the field.

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)

• Provides oversight of the day-to-day operations of one or more branch libraries or major units within the library.  Provides guidance to employees engaged in support services including cataloging, circulation, acquisitions, and the coordination of library programs; interprets and applies library policies and procedures.
• Acts in the capacity of a lead reference librarian, answers difficult reference questions, uses library automation systems for customer and item related tasks, and assists customers in using library materials.
• Provides library services and professional support to the public; responds to inquiries and reference requests; performs reference searches and provides resources or referrals; reviews and resolves customer service issues.
• Provides guidance to staff on policies, procedures and best practices; provides daily operational oversight of assigned program activities, material processing, and Branch operations; schedules staff coverage and makes work assignments; monitors staff performance and provides draft performance review documentation.
• Responds to library patron issues and concerns; addresses building safety and maintenance issues; initiates service requests for building repairs.
• Monitors assigned library programs, prepares library plans, and makes recommendations regarding library and community needs and library promotion.
• Participates in outreach to the community, community organizations, and schools
  Demonstrates the use of public access computers and other reference tools.
• Prepares and designs book displays, posters, and other library displays to engage reader and community interest
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program

EXPERIENCE: 

• Three (3) years of public library experience and one (1) year of supervisorial or lead experience

DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with current circulation, technical services and information/reference practices
• Experience with Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), online catalogs and reference materials
• Knowledge of current and emerging library principles, practices, and technologies
• Experience leading and working in a collaborative team environment.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) written and verbal skills.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing