Salary: $83,394.00 - $115,382.00 Annually
Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 6152 O 2021/04/16 C
Department: Library
Opening Date: 05/31/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
DUTIES
ANNUAL SALARY
$83,394 to $90,473; $72,537 to $106,049 ; and $78,905 to $115,382
NOTES :

1. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
   
2. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

A Librarian provides patrons of all ages with a variety of professional librarian services, including outreach and virtual/on-line resources and programs, reader guidance and book reviews, reference, selection, cataloging and maintenance of library materials to meet educational, recreational and informational needs of the community, programming to support lifelong learning, educational, and cultural interests of the community, training in technologies and library resources and services, and implementation of library technologies and virtual services.
REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
A master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association.
PROCESS NOTES

1. Current students who lack 8 semester units or 12 quarter units of the educational requirement may also apply. However, they must meet the full requirement before being appointed.
2. Some positions may require a valid California driver's license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as a DUI).
3. Applicants must present proof of their master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science prior to appointment.
4. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university recognized by the American Library Association. A list of approved institutions can be found at
5. Applicants completing the exam process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.
Some positions may require the ability to speak or write a language other than English.
WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity.
NOTE:
Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will only be accepted on-line on the following dates listed below:
Filing Period 1: From Friday, May 26, 2023 to Thursday, June 8, 2023
Filing Period 2: From Friday, May 31, 2024 to Thursday, June 13, 2024
The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin.
In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process.
SELECTION PROCESS
Examination Weights:
Essay - Advisory
Interview - 100%
The examination will consist of an on-line advisory essay and an interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Self-Management; Stress Tolerance; Interpersonal Skills; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Computer Proficiency, including knowledge of: Microsoft Office programs; Google Suite programs; internet functions, such as how to navigate search engines, websites, video conferencing and social media platforms; e-media applications including Overdrive, Hoopla, RB Digital, and Libby; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: public library practices and procedures, such as policies, strategic initiatives, trends, and services; reference materials; standards for selecting resources; outreach practices; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Additional information can be obtained by going to and clicking on Competencies under Librarian.
Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of a Librarian. This essay material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory essay will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory essay must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory essay for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory essay and meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process.
The advisory essay will be administered on-line. Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps on how to complete the on-line advisory essay. Candidates who fail to complete the advisory essay as instructed may be disqualified.
For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the on-line advisory essay will be administered between MONDAY, JULY 17, 2023 and MONDAY, JULY 24, 2023 .

For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the on-line advisory essay will be administered between MONDAY, JULY 22, 2024 and MONDAY, JULY 29, 2024 .
Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line.
For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of AUGUST 28, 2023 to SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 .

For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of AUGUST 19, 2024 to AUGUST 30, 2024 .
NOTES :

1. This examination is based on a validation study.
2. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at
3. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
4. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.
5. You may take the Librarian examination only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Librarian examination during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time.
6. Your rank on the employment list may change as candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.
7. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.
8. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at:

Notice:
If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.
THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY
ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS
The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to:
There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees:
01

To be PROPERLY AND PROMPTLY notified of the status of my application, I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information:
-Working E-mail address
-Telephone Number
-Official social security number
I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.
I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.
I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly.
I UNDERSTAND that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add info@governmentjobs.com to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail.

• I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application in order to receive status of my application regarding this examination.

02

I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.
I UNDERSTAND that, if qualifying with my City experience, that I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT ANY WORKING TITLE that I believe is designated to me.
I UNDERSTAND that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed.
In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL jobs, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during my entire work history.

• I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

03

I am currently:

• A City of Los Angeles employee having received a regular appointment.
• An exempt City of Los Angeles employee, but have civil service status.
• An exempt City of Los Angeles employee without receiving civil service status.
• A City of Los Angeles employee in a temporary training position.
• A City of Los Angeles employee on a part-time basis.
• On a regular reserve list for the City of Los Angeles.
• Not employed with the City of Los Angeles.

04

I have a master's degree in Library Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association.
NOTE: This education MUST be listed in the Education Section of your application, including the name of the institution which administered the degree, the type of degree received, and your graduation date. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from this examination.

• This statement does not apply to me.
• Yes, I have a master's degree in Library Science.

05

I have a master's degree in Library and Information Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association.
NOTE: This education MUST be listed in the Education Section of your application, including the name of the institution which administered the degree, the type of degree received, and your graduation date. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from this examination.

• This statement does not apply to me.
• Yes, I have a master's degree in Library and Information Science.

06

I am currently enrolled in a master's of Library Science or Library and Information Science program at a school accredited by the American Library Association.
NOTE: This education MUST be listed in the Education Section of your application, including the name of the institution which will administer the degree, the type of degree you will receive, and your anticipated graduation date. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from this examination.

• This statement does not apply to me.
• Yes, I am currently enrolled in a master's of Library Science or Library and Information Science program.

07

I am within the following number of units from completing my master's of Library Science or Library and Information Science degree from a school accredited by the American Library Association:
Per Process Note #1 of the examination bulletin, current students who lack 8 semester units or 12 quarter units of the educational requirement may also apply. However, they must meet the full requirement before being appointed.

• This statement does not apply to me
• I am lacking 8 semester units or 12 quarter units OR LESS
• I am lacking more than 8 semester units or 12 quarter units

08

Per Process Note #4 of the Librarian bulletin, any qualifying education must be from a college or university recognized by the American Library Association.
A list of approved institutions can be found at

• I understand this statement entirely and to its fullest.

09

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010(b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.Some positions may require the ability to speak or write a language other than English.

• I understand these statements entirely and to their fullest.

10

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION For Selective Certification purposes, please answer the following statement:
Other than English, I am able to speak the following language(s):(Select only those that apply)

• This statement does not apply to me.
• Armenian
• Cantonese
• Farsi
• Japanese
• Korean
• Mandarin
• Russian
• Spanish
• Vietnamese
• Other

11

If you selected "Other" in the previous question, indicate the language you are able to speak in the text box below.
12

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION For Selective Certification purposes, please answer the following statement:
Other than English, I can am able to write in the following language(s): (Select all that apply)

• This statement does not apply to me.
• Armenian
• Cantonese
• Farsi
• Japanese
• Korean
• Mandarin
• Russian
• Spanish
• Vietnamese
• Other

13

If you selected "Other" in the previous question, indicate the language you are able to write in the text box below.
14

I have taken the Librarian examination within 365 days of the upcoming test date.Per Note #4 of the examination bulletin, candidates may take this test only once every 365 days during the administration of the examination.

• Yes
• No

15

IMPORTANT NOTE: I have read the above questions carefully and answered each one accurately. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not be considered further for this examination.
I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.
You should include in the work experience section of your application any jobs you wish to be considered as you will be unable to add or change your information after submission .

• Yes, I have read the above statements carefully and understand them to their fullest.

Required Question