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Librarian, Genealogy & Carlsbad History, Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA

Posted May 9, 2018

Are you a librarian who embraces the public library’s role in building communities and enriching lives? Are you technologically savvy and enthusiastic about interactive customer engagement? Are you passionate about adult programming and outreach?  If so, the Carlsbad City Library system invites you to apply for the position of part-time Reference Librarian in Genealogy & Carlsbad History.  

 
The opportunity to work with us comes after our $11 million modernization and renovation project designed to meet the changing needs of the community in an increasingly digital age. With more than 65,000 patrons visiting us each month, our libraries are community gathering spaces offering enhanced technology, Wi-Fi connectivity, and collaborative meeting areas.
 
Qualified applicants will be notified only if selected to participate in an interview.
Part-time positions cannot exceed 980 total hours worked within one fiscal year. Part-time employees with the City of Carlsbad receive 24 hours of sick leave per fiscal year. The scheduled work hours for part-time Reference Librarians will vary and may be distributed over all hours that the Carlsbad Libraries are open, including evenings and weekends.  

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the public and the division with genealogical research, historical research, records retrieval and ensure top quality user experiences
  • Accession, arrange, describe and provide public access to historical collections including the records of various organizations, manuscripts, photographs, maps, drawings, newspapers, oral histories and similar materials
  • Conduct biographical and historical research related to the history of Carlsbad
  • Provide instruction in the use of various print, electronic, and online resources
  • Troubleshoot technology problems, create simple user guides and effectively document technology issues
  • Promote libraries, library services, and library programs
  • Participate in community outreach efforts
  • May train other staff in the use of tools, systems and practices

Qualifications

  • Knowledgeable of the principles and practices of reference services in special collections
  • Interest and knowledge in history and genealogy
  • Experience in processing archival collections
  • Able to provide answers to complicated reference questions using a variety of sources in various formats
  • Highly developed aptitude for providing excellent customer service
  • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with the public and coworkers
  • Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with a keen attention to detail
  • Proficient working with technology, including mobile devices, computers, MS Office software including Word, Excel and Publisher and online/downloadable content
  • Willingness and ability to be flexible, creative and innovative
  • Effective communicator in written and oral presentations, especially in the instruction of others
  • Experience in digitizing collections preferred
  • Experience working with digital asset management systems preferred

Experience & Education

  • A  successfully completed Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science (MLIS/MLS) from an ALA accredited school is required
  • Experience working in a customer service environment, preferably in a public library setting, is highly desired
  • As conditions of employment, we will verify the employee’s legal right to work in the United States and conduct a criminal check through a Department of Justice Live Scan report

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Need to be able to operate equipment, including (but not limited to) some that may require rapid adjustments such as a computer keyboards and terminals, printers, and photocopiers
  • Must be able to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing skilled movements such as rapid keyboard use
  • Need to be able to perform frequent downward or upward flexion or turning of the neck, fine finger dexterity and grasp to manipulate the keyboard, telephone, writing instruments, papers, books, manuals, and reports
  • Job entails standing, bending, stooping, climbing, reaching at and above shoulders and twisting at the waist. On an infrequent basis, the incumbent must be able to squat or kneel

The City of Carlsbad is an equal opportunity/ADA employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. 

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