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Librarian Job at Sacramento Public Library in Sacramento ID-9503

March 28, 2025

Ideal Candidate

Sacramento Public Library is looking for adaptable, motivated, and forward-looking information professionals who support a growth mindset. The Librarian position supports the community by working holistically and collaboratively to support their region and the organization as a whole. Librarians will actively foster community connections and find ways to create partnerships to enrich the experiences available in the region and/or branch.

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Librarians should have strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; great follow-through, the ability to work effectively in teams and small groups, a strong commitment to outreach and collaboration, and familiarity with core research resources, tools, and methods in information science. The Librarian will work with the appropriate departments or persons to develop services and programs to support community-wide initiatives and identify, understand, measure, and implement those programs and services. The Librarian position will be the Librarian-in-Charge when the Branch Supervisor is not available. Librarians will be expected to participate on relevant project teams, systemwide committees, and engage in professional development activities.

(Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

Works in public service area answering information and readers’ advisory questions;
Identifies and locates library materials and assists customers in locating materials;
Assists and instructs customers in the use of library resources, facilities, and policies;
May perform copy and original cataloging and classification of library materials;
Coordinates selection and acquisitions processes for library materials, including maintaining standing orders and serials databases and files and monitoring holds buy ratios;
Designs and presents programs and presentations and accompanying materials;
Assists in training staff newly assigned to work area;
Keeps records and statistics; prepares reports;
Keeps abreast of practices and trends in public librarianship by attending workshops and educational programs and reading periodicals and specialized literature; and recommends more efficient practices;
Attends meetings, training, and seminars; participates in various committees and team activities;
Fills in for any subordinate position, as needed;
Maintains positive relationships with other staff and members of the public;
Requires regular and punctual employee presence;
Acts as a representative of Sacramento Public Library to the public;
May: Select new and replacement materials and perform collection management functions in assigned area;
- Perform outreach activities, including school visits, story time presentations, and contacting community organizations and agencies;
- Carry out or supervise special projects;
- Prepare schedule;
- Supervise shelvers and volunteers;
- Perform circulation functions;
- Be in charge of a department or branch during the short-term absence of supervisor;
- Perform simple repair and maintenance on computers and other equipment;
Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited university;
No experience necessary;

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, BONDING AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED

A valid Class C California Driver’s license may be required for some positions at the time of appointment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Skill in operating relevant computer systems, including hardware and software; current audio-visual equipment; and office machines.
Position may require some travel throughout the library service area;
May require working evening and weekend shifts;

For more information about this position, please view the Class Spec here.

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Librarian Job at Sacramento Public Library in Sacramento ID-9503

Ideal Candidate

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?