GENERAL LIBRARIAN I (NON-CAREER)

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Library, Arts and Culture has immediate openings for ten (10) at-will, unclassified, part time General Librarian I (Non-Career) positions. U nder the direction of a Senior Librarian the incumbent is responsible for serving as a backup librarian, performing professional and technical library work, including references/advisory services, cataloging, and providing additional program assistance, as needed.

Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours over 12 months and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, Non-Career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions. The incumbent in this position will typically work 18 to 24 hours per week.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Provides reference assistance in person, by telephone, by mail, or electronically;
• Assists and advises readers in the selection of library materials;
• Prepares reading lists, bibliographies, and exhibits;
• Assists with the evaluation and selection of library materials;
• Prepares regular and special statistical and narrative reports;
• Plans and conducts special programs and projects;
• Participates in community outreach programs;
• Provides instruction in the use of print and electronic resources for the public and City staff;
• May supervise non-professional library staff;
• May act as lead in the absence of the Senior Librarian;
• Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an American Library Association accredited college/university with a Master's Degree in Library Science (proof required*);
• Willingness to work various shifts, including weekdays, evenings and/or weekends;
• Willingness to work at the Main Library or any of the Neighborhood Libraries;
• A valid driver's license or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel, may be required for some assignments.

*Required documents, such as transcripts must be uploaded to the online application in PDF format at the time of filing. Any documents submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the document. Proof of education for academic degrees should indicate the type of degree and date of degree conferral. Candidates who possess degrees or units from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, Khmer or Tagalog.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL DEMONSTRATE:

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds;
• Strong computer skills (internet-based platforms, MS Office Suite, databases) and the ability to learn and teach library related technology;
• Ability to exercise professionalism by combining tact, patience, and a personable demeanor.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on May 26, 2025. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-7198.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7198.

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. This information is available in an alternative format by request at the agency contact on the bulletin. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the agency two (2) business days prior to the test, if applicable.

For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.

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Closing Date/Time: 5/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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