Performs a broad range of professional librarian duties associated with a full-service library system. The below list of tasks is illustrative for all positions in the job classification. The current vacancy is within Spanish Services. Incumbents may be required to perform additional area-specific duties:

• Researches requests for information by users to assist patrons in the selection and location of books and materials;
• Assists in the selection, ordering, and cataloging of books, periodicals, government documents, and other materials;
• Examines and selects materials to be withdrawn, discarded, outdated, repaired, and replaced;
• Represents the Library in public forums, including school visits, classroom talks, orientation sessions, library tours, and community events;
• Plans and implements programs including, but not limited to, storytelling, films, arts and crafts, training workshops, and other activities;
• Provides reference service to assist the public with questions, advise readers, provide instruction, and monitor the use of the catalog system, online service, and public access to computers;
• Creates and designs bibliographies, flyers, and brochures for distribution, edits, and proofreads print materials produced by the Library;
• Prepares and completes statistical reports; Supports, implements, and enforces Division policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Library & Information Sciences AND three (3) years of experience in a public library work environment. Incumbents must be able to resolve day-to-day issues and concerns; be approachable in verbal, written, and non-verbal communications, perform essential duties with little supervision; multiple tasks, organize and prioritize various projects to complete assignments on time; gather, read, analyze, and interpret data; exercise good judgment; post and maintain records accurately; maintain cultural awareness and perform repetitive duties; Depending on the area of specialty, below is a list of additional requirements;

• Technical Services:analyze and propose technological solutions; copy cataloging (some original cataloging) of materials in all formats; provide monthly statistics for usage of databases and materials; manage and troubleshoot issues with electronic resources, gaming systems, laptops, and other equipment.
• Children Librarian: knowledgeable of qualitychild development, children's literature, and all aspects of programming, outreach, and collection development for Children's Services; Preferred English and Spanish bilingual verbal and written communications skills and understanding all aspects of bilingual programming, outreach, and collection development for Children's Services;
• Adult Services:provide references, readers' advisory, computer, database, and referral services to Library patrons directly, by telephone, and via library website; assist patrons with materials selection; community outreach and programming;
• Hispanic Services: fluency in English and Spanish; communicate inclusively with cultural sensitivity; knowledge of Adult reference, computer, and referral services, assisting patrons at all professional levels, community outreach, and programming.
• The ability to read, write and speak proper English and Spanish is required.