Under administrative direction, the Assistant Director of Libraries assists the Director of Libraries in planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries including personnel administration; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Libraries; and, performs related duties as assigned.

To apply, follow the link to Government Jobs Here:

Recruitment #19-081

• Open until filled. Recruitment will close without notice; job posting will no longer appear on this website when the position is filled. To apply, submit:

1. Application – online application preferred; paper application accepted.  Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out application form completely.
2. Response to supplemental questions – will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Any work experience described here should also be included in your employment history on the main application.

• Week of 5/13/19:  Priority Screening will be completed based on the minimum qualifications for this position for applications received by 5:00 p.m.  5/9/19.

Typical Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists the Director of Libraries in planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries; participates in the development and implementation of Library System goals, objectives, and priorities for each assigned service area; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Oversees the Library System’s personnel administration programs, including recruitment and selection of staff, performance appraisals, and worker’s compensation services and activities; coordinates recruitment, selection, and other employment-related activities with the City’s Personnel Department.
• Establishes appropriate service and staffing levels and monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates, through subordinate level staff, the work plan for assigned service areas; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems, and organizational structure; directs and implements changes, including staffing patterns and hours of operation.
• Trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel and implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Assists in the development and administration of the Library Systems budget and in the forecasting of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments.
• Represents the Library System to and coordinates assigned activities with other departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; participates in community meetings and conferences as the representative of the Library System; serves as staff liaison to the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries; explains Library System programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
• Provides highly responsible staff assistance to the Director of Libraries; conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations.
• Develops, implements and manages special projects and programs as assigned.
• Oversees and participates in record maintenance and the preparation and presentation of reports and other correspondence; directs the development of forms and brochures for staff and the public.
• Attends professional group meetings; stays informed of trends and innovations in the field of library science and public administration.
• Serves as Director of Libraries in her/his absence.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Library operations and organization, including services, activities, staffing, facilities, and equipment.
• Principles and practices of library science.
• Reference sources and methods and other information-acquisition methods.
• Advanced collection development principles and strategies as well as tools for selection.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Public library philosophy and practice, and professional ethics and obligations.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration as applied to a library system; and, public library funding sources.
• The publishing industry including standards and practices.
• Library automation principles and practices, computer equipment systems and software.
• American literature.
•  Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to library services and personnel administration.

Abilities:

• Develop, organize, plan and coordinate operating procedures and information programs.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff; and oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of others.
• Conduct accurate and thorough research and analysis, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, implement recommendations, and prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Prepare and administer large program budgets.
• Analyze, assess, and address community needs related to the Library System and recommend plans for modifying or extending library services.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Interpret library policies and procedures to the public and support staff.
• Design and develop effective public relations and publicity materials for media and community publications.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations related to library services and personnel administration.
• Communicate effectively, clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing.
• Operate office equipment including computer equipment related to library automation.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Communicate a warm and welcoming public attitude and spirit of service.
• Willingness to work Library System’s schedule of hours.
• Willingness to transport self throughout Library System.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience that provides the above knowledge, skills and abilities combined with any required licenses and certificates is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of the following: 

• Master of Library Science degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
• Five years of increasingly responsible experience in a professional level library position, including three years of experience at the supervisory or management level.
• Competency and experience in two of the following library service areas: Reference Services, Adult Services, Children’s Services, Technical Services or Technology.LICENSES

  Possession of a valid California driver’s license and a safe driving record; or the ability to provide suitable alternate transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.

  DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge at the baccalaureate level of a literature other than American.
• Fluency in Spanish, an Asian language or sign language.

Sonoma County Library
Announces an Employment Opportunity
BRANCH MANAGER – ROHNERT PARK
40 HOURS PER WEEK – FULL TIME
THE POSITION:
Under general direction of the Public Services Division Manager, directs the day-to-day operations and activities of the Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library. Provides professional library services including reference, reader’s advisory, collection development, and performs related work as assigned. This position is responsible for all personnel and operations within the branch and for branch relationships with the community it services.

TYPICAL TASKS include, but are not limited to:
Manages the day-to-day operations of a branch library including staff, materials, and facilities
Schedules, trains, supervises and evaluates professional and support staff
Oversees or participates in the recruitment, training and scheduling of volunteers
Directs and coordinates activities of a branch library in conjunction with system policies and regulations
Makes budget recommendations and monitors the branch library budget
Participates in promotional and public relations tasks, such as creating interest in library services, and creating and implementing strategies for improving awareness of library services

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Library Science (MLS), or Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience as a professional librarian, including two (2) years at a lead, supervisory, or managerial level.

Licenses and Certifications:
Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of library policies, program planning and implementation, systems development, and library operational trends and practices
Principles, practices, procedures, techniques, and materials of professional library work, including library reference, collection development, and other professional library services
Principles of supervision and training, including work planning, assignment, performance review, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures
Current and new technologies and electronic resources related to library services
Sound budgetary practices and development, monitoring, and implementation of a program budget

Ability to:
Assist in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards, and to oversee and coordinate library collection development and management activities
Supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate staff
Identify the needs of the public and develop, implement, and manage assigned programs, service areas, policies, procedures, and/or material collections
Work closely and effectively with public officials, community groups, staff, volunteers, Library Advisory Boards, Friends of the Library, and the general public
Use computer and other technology, including software, hardware, and the Internet sufficient to be able to assist customers, conduct research, prepare reports, and use email and other communications technologies

SALARY RANGES: $80,620.80 to $100,672.00 annually plus benefits

CLOSING DATE: 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2019

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please go to https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library to apply. Applications must be complete and submitted by the final filing date in order to be considered. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Resumes will not substitute for a completed application. Please attach transcript document(s).
The application process may contain one or more of the following steps: a supplemental application, written test(s), skills assessment(s), and/or oral examination(s).
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
Employment offers will be contingent upon a successful pre-employment verification/criminal records clearance. Having a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future positions as they occur during the active status of the list.
The Sonoma County Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer”

Sonoma County Library
Announces an Employment Opportunity
ADULT LITERACY SPECIALIST – SANTA ROSA
25.5 HOURS PER WEEK – PART TIME

We are seeking a customer service driven professional with excellent communication skills for our part-time Literacy Specialist position. This position is located at the Central Library Annex in downtown Santa Rosa, in the heart of Wine Country, with the Redwoods and Pacific Ocean only minutes away.

THE POSITION:
This regular, part-time position provides support for the Adult Literacy Services programs, and performs related duties as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES include, but are not limited to:
Keeps accurate and consistent records
Maintains student and tutor records, files and databases
Conducts intake interviews with new students to assist in determining program eligibility and level
Develops and implements outreach program for recruitment of students in all parts of the county, on an as needed basis
Tracks completion of goals by students, acknowledges, and provides recognition for student achievements
Performs receptionist duties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: An Associate’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university with coursework in Education, Public Administration or related fields.

Experience: A combination of education and experience that creates an understanding of adult illiteracy. Generally, this would be achieved by one (1) year of administrative or programmatic experience, one (1) year of library or literacy experience, or three (3) years of clerical and office support work. Experience working with adults in an educational setting.
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, and techniques of effectively dealing with adult learners
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and Library staff

Ability to:
Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed
Use computer and other technology, including software, hardware, and the Internet sufficient to be able to assist customers, conduct research, record data, prepare reports, and use email and other communications technologies
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

SALARY RANGES: $21.95/hour to $27.42/hour plus benefits
CLOSING DATE: 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2019

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please go to https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library to apply. Applications must be complete and submitted by the final filing date in order to be considered. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Resumes will not substitute for a completed application. Please attach transcript document(s).
The application process may contain one or more of the following steps: a supplemental application, written test(s), skills assessment(s), and/or oral examination(s).

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
Employment offers will be contingent upon a successful pre-employment verification/criminal records clearance. Having a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future positions as they occur during the active status of the list.
The Sonoma County Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are seeking a customer service driven professional with excellent communication and Spanish bilingual skills to perform routine library work at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library. Please complete the required Supplemental Questionnaire.

THE POSITION:
Please see the attached job specifications for full details about this position.

TYPICAL DUTIES include, but are not limited to:
Advises patrons of library policies, procedures, and services in person and over the telephone with a friendly and helpful attitude
Registers patrons, enters patron information into library database and issues new or replacement library cards with accuracy; updates patron records; communicates with the patron about the procedure and explains rationale positively when denials are required
Listens attentively to patron’s questions about library account and answers in a calm and professional manner
Recognizes when a question needs to be directed to reference staff
Proactively collects fines and payments for lost materials
Assists patrons with the use of public computers and other electronic equipment
Efficiently and accurately balances daily cash and prepares deposit
Readily and proficiently uses a computer to enter and retrieve information, locate library materials and charge and discharge materials; successfully incorporates the use of RFID and the StaffLink into daily circulation workflow
Efficiently receives and processes requests and reserves
Quickly and accurately sorts returned books
Processes magazines and gift books in a neat and timely manner; keeps magazines, periodicals, telephone books and other materials current
Readily provides clerical assistance to Librarians and other staff

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and one (1) year of clerical and office support work. An Associate’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience. Bi-lingual skills in Spanish are required.

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to remain tactful when working with the public
Close attention to detail
Ability to work independently while following established procedures

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Incumbent will perform repetitive arm/hand movements using a keyboard and mouse, and will grasp/handle materials that weigh up to and occasionally more than 25 pounds. Incumbent will push wheeled carts weighing up to or occasionally more than 100 pounds.

SALARY RANGE: $20.38/hour to $25.46/hour plus prorated benefits
CLOSING DATE: 5:00 pm, Monday, May 6, 2019

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please go to https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library to apply. Applications must be complete and submitted by the final filing date in order to be considered. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Resumes will not substitute for a completed application.

The application process may contain one or more of the following steps: a supplemental application,
written test(s), skills assessment(s), and/or oral examination(s).

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
Employment offers will be contingent upon a successful pre-employment verification/criminal records clearance. Having a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future positions as they occur during the active status of the list.

The Sonoma County Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Working out of our San Jose headquarters, the contractor will work up to 20/hours per week researching and responding to customer inquiries as needed. Specific job tasks include:
• Bachelor’s Degree required, MLS or MBA preferred
• Handling research inquiries that come from either co-workers in research or from Adobe executives
• Posting research to Adobe’s knowledge portal, to ensure the knowledge portal is constantly updated with new and valuable data and insights that can drive business decisions
• Curating content on the portal bi-weekly to highlight the latest insights and reports from key vendors
• Working on ad hoc synthesis projects related to the markets in which Adobe plays.
• Assist with budgeting and procurement of syndicated research.

What you’ll need to succeed
• Bachelor’s Degree required, MLS or MBA preferred
• At least 5-7 years’ experience in knowledge management
• Familiarity with existing third-party vendors in the technology space (e.g., IDC, Gartner, etc.)
• Ability to synthesize secondary research with primary research and other data to net out key insights in narrative form
• Familiarity with Northern Light platform a plus
• Ability to act as a trusted internal consultant on knowledge management
• Self-starter who looks for ways to derive greater value from our knowledge management system as needs evolve
• Effective oral and written communication skills, analytical skills and financial acumen; ability to net out the ‘so what?’ in data.
• Ability to foster a positive team environment
• Comfort in working in fast-moving environment.
• A team-player, collaborative, mindset is essential.
Please contact Ryan Dietzen at rdietzen@adobe.com for more details, or to submit a resume

Sonoma County Library Announces an Employment Opportunity

LIBRARY SPECIALIST* – ROHNERT PARK
30 HOURS PER WEEK – PART TIME

* Pending classification study

We are seeking a customer service driven professional to perform routine library work at the Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library.

THE POSITION:
Please see the attached job specifications for full details about this position.

TYPICAL DUTIES include, but are not limited to:
• Advises patrons of library policies, procedures, and services in person and over the telephone with a friendly and helpful attitude
• Registers patrons, enters patron information into library database and issues new or replacement library cards with accuracy; updates patron records; communicates with the patron about the procedure and explains rationale positively when denials are required
• Listens attentively to patron’s questions about library account and answers in a calm and professional manner
• Recognizes when a question needs to be directed to reference staff
• Proactively collects fines and payments for lost materials
• Assists patrons with the use of public computers and other electronic equipment
• Efficiently and accurately balances daily cash and prepares deposit
• Readily and proficiently uses a computer to enter and retrieve information, locate library materials and charge and discharge materials; successfully incorporates the use of RFID and the StaffLink into daily circulation workflow
• Efficiently receives and processes requests and reserves
• Quickly and accurately sorts returned books
• Processes magazines and gift books in a neat and timely manner; keeps magazines, periodicals, telephone books and other materials current
• Readily provides clerical assistance to Librarians and other staff

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and one (1) year of clerical and office support work. An Associate’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience.

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to remain tactful when working with the public
• Close attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while following established procedures
• Bi-lingual skills in Spanish desirable

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Incumbent will perform repetitive arm/hand movements using a keyboard and mouse, and will grasp/handle materials that weigh up to and occasionally more than 25 pounds. Incumbent will push wheeled carts weighing up to or occasionally more than 100 pounds.
SALARY RANGE: $20.38/hour to $25.46/hour plus prorated benefits

CLOSING DATE: 5:00 pm, Thursday, April 25, 2019

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please go to https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library to apply. Applications must be complete and submitted by the final filing date in order to be considered. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Resumes will not substitute for a completed application.

The application process may contain one or more of the following steps: a supplemental application,
written test(s), skills assessment(s), and/or oral examination(s).

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
Employment offers will be contingent upon a successful pre-employment verification/criminal records clearance. Having a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future positions as they occur during the active status of the list.

The Sonoma County Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Sonoma County Library is seeking a customer service oriented individual with solid web, database, and enterprise software experience to support the IT division in carrying out the Library’s strategic technology initiatives. Please complete Supplemental Questionnaire.

THE POSITION:
Please see the attached job specifications for full details about this position.

This full-time, benefitted position closely coordinates with management, staff, and vendors to identify emerging software needs and implement solutions. Duties may include custom software and database design and development, and programming, software updates, responding to support tickets from staff, maintaining various export/import scripts, report development, systems integration, performance tuning, development of security and backup strategies, analysis and research, process improvements, technical writing, procedure documentation, and project management.

TYPICAL DUTIES include, but are not limited to:

• Builds responsive websites using Drupal CMS, HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery.
• Uses Front End development languages, such as CSS, HTML, Javascript, jQuery, XML.
• Uses Back End development languages, including Java, Javascript, PHP, SQL, MySQL, Unix,
Linux, MS DOS command line.
• Develops and configures web solutions in PHP implementations in a Linux-hosted opensource server environment. (LAMP)
• Performs unit and integration testing for all developed applications, as well as provides technical and functional testing support.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, or closely related field, and a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in the following areas: programming professional web applications; developing website interfaces and/or applications for mobile web and responsive web design, and working with website content management systems.

Licenses and Certifications: As a condition of employment, possession and continued maintenance of a valid California driver’s license and a safe driving record.

Desired Certifications: Linux, Unix, Windows, or SQL
SALARY RANGE: $74,838.40 – $93,475.20 annually plus benefits

CLOSING DATE: 5:00 PM, Tuesday, April 23, 2019

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please go to https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library to apply. Applications must be complete and submitted by the final filing date in order to be considered. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Resumes will not substitute for a completed application. Please attach transcript document(s).
The application process may contain one or more of the following steps: a supplemental application, written test(s), skills assessment(s), and/or oral examination(s).

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
Employment offers will be contingent upon a successful pre-employment verification/criminal records clearance. Having a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future positions as they occur during the active status of the list.

The Sonoma County Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Alameda Free Library is seeking a bright, dynamic, and enthusiastic Supervising Librarian to provide leadership and direction to a team of public service professionals at the Main and Neighborhood Libraries, including public service, community outreach, innovative program planning, collection development, and the supervision, training and evaluation of staff. Our current opening is in the Adult Services Division/Reference.

For a full description , and to apply, visit GovernmentJobs by 4/08/2019

Librarian Specialist opening for a dedicated, innovative, and highly skilled professional splitting their time between the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility and John A. Davis Juvenile Hall. The individual selected will play a vital lead role in providing high quality library services in a secure environment working with a unique and special population of enthusiastic young adults.  Apply by 4/22/2019 at Government Jobs here:

Are you a highly specialized library professional seeking a new opportunity to make the most out of your career? Then this is an opportunity you will not want to miss! There is one Librarian Specialist opening for a dedicated, innovative, and highly skilled professional splitting their time between the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility and John A. Davis Juvenile Hall. The individual selected will play a vital lead role in providing high quality library services in a secure environment working with a unique and special population of enthusiastic young adults. This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to work with at-risk youth in a Juvenile Detention Facility. You will be in a position that has a distinct and positive influence on youth, many of whom have never been exposed to libraries or reading for pleasure.

The list created from this examination may also be used to fill other Librarian Specialist vacancies if they arise.

Join Contra Costa County Library in its mission to inspire the citizens of the County to work together, spark imagination, fuel potential, and bring people and ideas together.