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LIBRARY JOB CLASSIFICATIONS
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LIBRARY PAGE
DUTIES:
To shelve library materials; perform general clerical work in support of various sections of the
Library; check in materials; maintain good order in the stack and study areas; process library
materials; and support the reference and children's staff and collections.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is distinguished from the Library Clerk I by the level of
direct public service and decision-making responsibility; Library Pages check in materials, shelve,
and provide support services as defined by established procedures and typically have limited
contact with the customer.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate:
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge
and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: No experience is required, but previous clerical experience preferred.
Education: Equivalent to completion of the tenth grade.
License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of
a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable
driving record are required.
LIBRARY CLERK I
DUTIES:
To perform general and clerical library work in support of activities such as circulation, technical
services, and customer assistance, and to perform a variety of general and clerical activities.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the entry-level class in the Library Clerk series. This
class is distinguished from the Library Clerk II by the performance of routine tasks and duties
assigned to positions within the series and the performance of these duties according to
established procedures. Employees may have only limited or no directly related work
experience.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate:
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge
and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: No experience is required, but previous experience in a customer service setting
and/or clerical experience is preferred.
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
LIBRARY JOB CLASSIFICATIONS
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LIBRARY CLERK II
DUTIES:
To perform a wide variety of technical and clerical library work in support of library activities,
which typically specialize in an area such as circulation, technical processing, and customer
assistance; and to perform a variety of general clerical activities.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the intermediate level class within the Library Clerk
series. Incumbents within this class are distinguished from the Library Clerk I by the
performance of work assignments of a more technical nature and/or ability to assume a higher
level of responsibilities. Incumbents at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance
as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies
of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Senior Library Clerk, who has supervisory
clerical responsibility at the Central Library, by the level of responsibility assumed and the
agency's customer workload.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge
and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Three years of clerical experience. Library experience is highly desirable.
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized clerical
courses.
LIBRARY CLERK, SENIOR
DUTIES:
To perform a wide variety of technical and complex clerical library work; and to supervise
circulation activities and staff.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the advanced journey level class in the Library Clerk
series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of
responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most
difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series, which may include
the supervision of library circulation activities and staff. Employees at this level are required to
be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge
and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible clerical library experience.
Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized
clerical courses; previous supervision and/or leadership position required.
LIBRARY JOB CLASSIFICATIONS
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LIBRARY ASSISTANT
DUTIES:
To aid the public in the location and selection of library materials and services. To perform
routine library work; participate in activities of a specialized library function such as reference,
cultural arts, programming and children's or literacy services.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is an entry-to-journey level position in the para-
professional library series. Incumbents of this class initially perform routine duties under close
supervision. However, as experience is gained, incumbents are expected to perform with
increasing independence. This class is distinguished from the classification of Librarian in that
the latter performs the most complex tasks and exercises significant independent judgment in
accordance with professional library standards, with the possession of a Master of Library
Science degree.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND LICENSE &/OR CERTIFICATE: A combination of experience and
education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A
typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: No experience is required. Library experience preferred.
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
LIBRARIAN I
DUTIES:
To plan, conduct and participate in activities of a specialized library function such as reference,
children’s, or technical services; to perform complex professional and technical library work; to
provide assistance to patrons in the location and selection of materials; and to provide highly
responsible and technical staff assistance to a Branch Librarian.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the full journey level class within the library series.
Employees within this class perform the full range of professional Librarian duties as assigned.
This class is distinguished from the Librarian II classification in that the latter assumes
responsibility for administering a System-wide function or for conducting complex and technical
System-wide special projects.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge
and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Some library experience is highly desirable.
Education: Possession of a Master of Library Science degree from an accredited college or
university.
LIBRARY JOB CLASSIFICATIONS
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LIBRARIAN II
DUTIES:
To plan, conduct and participate in activities of library functions such as reference, adult
services, and children's services. To directly supervise clerical and/or professional staff, or to
manage, direct and coordinate the activities of a branch library.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Positions in this class differ from those in the class of
Librarian I in the degree of supervision received and the scope and variety of the responsibilities,
such as the coordination of a library function, interaction with outside organizations, number of
staff supervised, and the supervision of complex staff assistance to the Library Services Director
and/or Library Services Manager. This class is distinguished from the Librarian III position in the
level of responsibility assumed.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge
and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible professional library experience.
Education: Possession of a Master's degree in Library Service from an American Library
Association accredited college or university.
LIBRARIAN III
DUTIES:
To plan, direct and coordinate specialized system-wide library activities such as collection
development, community relations, outreach or other major library functions.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This class differs from the Librarian II in the degree of
supervision received and the scope, variety and level of responsibilities assumed, the level of
independent judgment exercised, specialized knowledge required, scope and variety of
responsibilities, the system-wide orientation and complexity of the activities and/or the level of
interaction with outside organizations and vendors.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge
and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible professional library experience, including two
years of supervisory responsibility.
Education: Possession of a Master's degree in Library Service from an American Library
Association accredited college or university.
LIBRARY JOB CLASSIFICATIONS
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LIBRARY SERVICES MANAGER
DUTIES:
To serve as the manager of the Library Services Division of the City Library Services Department;
to ensure effective day-to-day operations of the division through effective leadership and
management of library resources; to perform complex professional work in a variety of library
areas; to provide highly responsible professional library management assistance to the Library
Services Director and to serve as a member of the departmental management team. Receives
general direction from the Library Services Director. Exercises direct supervision over assigned
City Library Services Department supervisory and professional, technical and library clerical
personnel.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge
and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible professional library experience, including
technical or public services and two years of supervisory responsibility.
Education: A master's degree in library science or equivalent that meets the standards of the
American Library Association.
LIBRARY SERVICES DIRECTOR
DUTIES:
To serve as the executive director of the Department; to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate
comprehensive library services; to serve as a member of the City Manager's executive
management team; and to provide highly responsible and professional staff assistance to the
City Manager and City Council. Receives general administrative direction from the City
Manager; also reports to the Board of Library Trustees. Exercises direct supervision over
management, supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical personnel.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge
and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Seven years of increasingly responsible professional level public library experience,
including at least three years of management and supervisory experience.
Education: Completion of coursework leading to a bachelor's degree in library science, public
administration, or a closely related field. A master's degree in Library Science, or equivalent, that
meets the standards of the American Library Association. A master's degree in public
administration or a related field is desirable.