Class
Code: 04022
LIBRARIAN II
NATURE OF WORK
This is professional and
supervisory work in a library system.
Work involves responsibility for
the administration and effective operation of a branch or unit of the library system. Employees train and supervise professional and
sub-professional assistants performing such duties as: ordering, cataloging,
classifying, and indexing of books, documents, and periodicals. Administrative and technical supervision is received from the head of a major library section, and is
generally in the form of a review of plans and programs, and by periodic
consultations and conferences.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This class is
distinguished from Librarian I by the additional experience required and
by the supervisory responsibilities.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Supervises and participates in
technical and professional library activities in ordering, cataloging,
classifying, and indexing books, documents, and periodicals; develops
cataloging procedures and gives instructions in cataloging techniques.
Supervises routine of branch
library procedures; initiates community contacts in the interests of the
library; supervises staff development and training.
Provides reader advisory
services; evaluates books and makes book selections for library patrons;
confers with library patrons about complaints or other public relations
matters; compiles lists of library resources in appropriate subject areas.
Supervises book expenditures and book ordering for a specified unit or branch;
reviews periodical and book lists and recommends periodicals and books
for purchase.
Supervises and participates in
activities relative to children's, special, or technical services.
Instructs agency personnel and
other authorized personnel in the use of library facilities such as card
cataloging systems, subject bibliographies, and reference tools and techniques;
gives talks on books before community groups.
Performs
related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of professional
library principles, methods, materials, and practices.
Knowledge of
library reference materials and tools of research.
Knowledge of a
variety of books and authors, and of reader interest levels.
Ability to
analyze administrative library problems, and to make recommendations for their
solution.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of a small group of
professional, sub-professional, and clerical subordinates.
Ability to interpret library
policies and objectives to community groups, public officials, and the general public.
Ability to
maintain fiscal and administrative records, and to prepare reports.
Ability to
express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to
serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord
with the letter and spirit of
Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and
appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds,
regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual
orientation, marital status or political affiliation.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
A Master's Degree in Library
Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library
Association; two (2) years experience in professional library work.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: Government Supervisors
Association - (Professional Unit)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Code of Ethics Certification: No
Work Locations: Libraries
Class Spec. Estab./Revised: E/10/76 R5/00
R3/07