Supervising Librarian
Apply NowCompany: County of Santa Clara, CA
Location: Santa Clara, CA 95051
Description:
Salary : $111,082.40 - $135,116.80 Annually
Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-J62-A
Department: County Library
Opening Date: 04/18/2025
Closing Date: 5/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 92
Description
Under general supervision, to supervise the adult, teen and/or children's programs, services, and staff in a community library or to supervise a program in Library Administration.
Typical Tasks
Employment Standards
Possession of a Master in Library and Information Science or a Master in Library Science Degree from a graduate school accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) and one (1) year of experience equivalent to Librarian II with Santa Clara County. Supervisory or lead experience is desirable.
Possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment, and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's permit.
Knowledge of:
The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more
The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.
In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.
Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.
Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.
Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.
Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.
Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.
NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.
Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes.
01
Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer:
a) Employer name(s)
b) Job title(s)
c) Start/end dates of employment
d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performedDo you understand the requirement to provide complete answers in order to determine relevant experience for each area in question?
02
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
03
Do you possess a Master's Degree in Library Science or its recognized equivalent from a library school accredited by the American Library Association?
04
How many years of experience equivalent to Librarian II with Santa Clara County do you have? Please click on this link to view the Librarian II job specification.
05
Describe your experience equivalent to a Librarian II with Santa Clara County. Please click on this link to view the Librarian II job specification.
Responses must include the following required information:
- Your job title(s)
- Start/end date(s)
- Hours worked per week
- Detailed description of tasks performed.
If none, type N/A.
06
Do you have experience in any of the following library tools, methods and/or procedure areas? Check all that apply:
07
Please describe your experience with the areas selected above.
Responses must include the following required information:
- Your job title(s)
- Start/end date(s)
- Hours worked per week
- Detailed description of tasks performed.
If none, type N/A.
08
Do you have experience developing, organizing, and implementing programs in the following areas? Check all that apply:
09
Please describe your experience with the areas selected above.
Responses must include the following required information:
- Your job title(s)
- Start/end date(s)
- Hours worked per week
- Detailed description of tasks performed.
If none, type N/A.
10
Do you have experience with analyzing material selections and evaluating library collections in the following areas? Check all that apply:
11
Please describe your experience with the areas selected above.
Responses must include the following required information:
- Your job title(s)
- Start/end date(s)
- Hours worked per week
- Detailed description of tasks performed.
If none, type N/A.
12
Do you have experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with any of the following groups? Check all that apply:
13
Please describe your experience with the areas selected above.
Responses must include the following required information:
- Your job title(s)
- Start/end date(s)
- Hours worked per week
- Detailed description of tasks performed.
If none, type N/A.
14
Describe your experiences serving a wide variety of individuals including, but not limited to, cultural, racial, economic, and ethnic diversity.
Responses must include the following required information:
- Your job title(s)
- Start/end date(s)
- Hours worked per week
- Detailed description of tasks performed.
If none, type N/A.
15
This position requires the willingness to work evenings and weekends. Are you willing to work evenings and weekends, if hired?
16
Which service groups/areas are you willing to work?
17
Please complete this survey carefully. Your indicated responses will determine whether or not you will be referred for a specific position (i.e., geographical location). Please place a mark next to the location(s) in which you would be willing to work.
18
How did you find out about this job?
19
If you selected an event/fair or other in the question above, please specify. If not, type N/A.
Required Question
Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-J62-A
Department: County Library
Opening Date: 04/18/2025
Closing Date: 5/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 92
Description
Under general supervision, to supervise the adult, teen and/or children's programs, services, and staff in a community library or to supervise a program in Library Administration.
Typical Tasks
- Hires, trains, supervises, evaluates and terminates subordinate personnel;
- Creates employee work schedules;
- Attends professional workshops and meetings;
- Participates and assists in making system policy decisions for program area;
- Gathers and conducts analysis of data for various internal library reports.
- Plans, develops, organizes, conducts, publicizes and evaluates appropriate programs;
- Familiarizes and trains library patrons in the use of library facilities and materials; assists patrons on selection of appropriate material;
- Evaluates and reviews Library literature;
- Manages collections based upon community needs using established procedures;
- Promotes reading and performs reader's advisory services;
- Answers difficult reference questions;
- Collaborates with local educational and community agencies on projects and presentations;
- Recommends materials to be purchased and purges old materials based on established criteria;
- Manages a community library in the absence of the Community Librarian to resolve routine operating problems;
- Organizes the physical interior for assigned section of the library; coordinates library displays;
- Speaks to community groups;
- Plans and develops programs for assigned section;
- Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the County Library; allocates and monitors spending for programs;
- Oversees all aspects of a program such as , technical innovation, outreach, training, and staff development;
- Acts as a representative of the Library in providing information to computerized catalog systems to achieve compatibility with Santa Clara County Library;
- Coordinates the Integrated Library System (ILS) with circulation and information system staff and develops procedures for use in all outlets;
- Analyzes and resolves automation problems with technical information system staff;
- Performs other related duties as required.
Employment Standards
Possession of a Master in Library and Information Science or a Master in Library Science Degree from a graduate school accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) and one (1) year of experience equivalent to Librarian II with Santa Clara County. Supervisory or lead experience is desirable.
Possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment, and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's permit.
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices and techniques of modern public administration, with special reference to organization, personnel management, and budgetary preparation and control;
- Principles of management including training, directing, evaluating and supervising subordinates;
- Library tools, methods and procedures;
- Principles and practices of planning; organizing and implementing adult, teen, and children programs to meet community needs;
- A wide variety of reading material;
- Library reference materials;
- Principles and procedures of reference services;
- Classification and cataloging systems and principles;
- Principles and techniques of material selection and evaluation to establish balanced library collections;
- Library facilities;
- Library programs and services;
- The selection, evaluation and organization of library materials;
- Plan, organize and conduct programs for all ages;
- Supervise, train and evaluate subordinate staff;
- Advise and instruct patrons in the use of library facilities and reference tools;
- Demonstrate effective and tactful oral and written communications in serving a wide variety of individuals and diverse communities;
- Use library tools effectively;
- Analyze community needs and develop programs and policies to meet those needs;
- Define problems, collect and process data, and reach valid conclusions to solve problems and develop programs and procedures;
- Recommend and/or select library materials for purchase using library selection techniques;
- Make budget recommendations for program; monitor and control allocated budget;
- Analyze collection and budget to fulfill needs of the community.
The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more
The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.
In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.
Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.
Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.
Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.
Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.
Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.
NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.
Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes.
01
Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer:
a) Employer name(s)
b) Job title(s)
c) Start/end dates of employment
d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performedDo you understand the requirement to provide complete answers in order to determine relevant experience for each area in question?
- Yes
- No
02
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- High School or GED equivalent
- College (1 to 29 semester units / 1 to 44 quarter units)
- College (30 to 59 semester units / 45 to 89 quarter units)
- College (60 to 89 semester units / 90 to 134 quarter units)
- College (90 to 119 semester units / 135 to 179 quarter units)
- College (120 or more semester units / 180 or more quarter units)
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctoral Degree
- None of the above
03
Do you possess a Master's Degree in Library Science or its recognized equivalent from a library school accredited by the American Library Association?
- Yes
- No
04
How many years of experience equivalent to Librarian II with Santa Clara County do you have? Please click on this link to view the Librarian II job specification.
- None
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four or more years
05
Describe your experience equivalent to a Librarian II with Santa Clara County. Please click on this link to view the Librarian II job specification.
Responses must include the following required information:
- Your job title(s)
- Start/end date(s)
- Hours worked per week
- Detailed description of tasks performed.
If none, type N/A.
06
Do you have experience in any of the following library tools, methods and/or procedure areas? Check all that apply:
- Customer Service
- Reference Interview
- Collection Development
- Reader's Advisory
- Program Planning
- None of the above
07
Please describe your experience with the areas selected above.
Responses must include the following required information:
- Your job title(s)
- Start/end date(s)
- Hours worked per week
- Detailed description of tasks performed.
If none, type N/A.
08
Do you have experience developing, organizing, and implementing programs in the following areas? Check all that apply:
- Children's, Teen, Adult or Family programming
- Community Outreach Programs
- Community Partner collaboration
- Delegating tasks and roles
- None
09
Please describe your experience with the areas selected above.
Responses must include the following required information:
- Your job title(s)
- Start/end date(s)
- Hours worked per week
- Detailed description of tasks performed.
If none, type N/A.
10
Do you have experience with analyzing material selections and evaluating library collections in the following areas? Check all that apply:
- Using collection selection tools
- Using collection evaluation tools
- None of the above
11
Please describe your experience with the areas selected above.
Responses must include the following required information:
- Your job title(s)
- Start/end date(s)
- Hours worked per week
- Detailed description of tasks performed.
If none, type N/A.
12
Do you have experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with any of the following groups? Check all that apply:
- Volunteers
- Colleagues
- Supervisors/Managers
- Community Partners
13
Please describe your experience with the areas selected above.
Responses must include the following required information:
- Your job title(s)
- Start/end date(s)
- Hours worked per week
- Detailed description of tasks performed.
If none, type N/A.
14
Describe your experiences serving a wide variety of individuals including, but not limited to, cultural, racial, economic, and ethnic diversity.
Responses must include the following required information:
- Your job title(s)
- Start/end date(s)
- Hours worked per week
- Detailed description of tasks performed.
If none, type N/A.
15
This position requires the willingness to work evenings and weekends. Are you willing to work evenings and weekends, if hired?
- Yes
- No
16
Which service groups/areas are you willing to work?
- Children's
- Adult/Teen
- Incarcerated
- Collection Development
17
Please complete this survey carefully. Your indicated responses will determine whether or not you will be referred for a specific position (i.e., geographical location). Please place a mark next to the location(s) in which you would be willing to work.
- Bookmobile
- Campbell Library
- Cupertino Library
- Gilroy Library
- Los Alto Library
- Milpitas Library
- Morgan Hill Library
- Saratoga Library
- Woodland Library in Los Altos
- Library Services and Support Center in Campbell
- Elmwood Correctional Facility - Locked Facility in Milpitas
- Juvenile Institutions - Locked Facilities in San Jose and Morgan Hill
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How did you find out about this job?
- Contacted by County Recruiter
- Virtual Job Fair
- In Person Job Fair
- In-Person Networking Professional Event
- Virtual Networking Event
- Community Event
- Glassdoor
- Governmentjobs.com
- Professional Association
- Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.)
- Hospital Website: SCVMC, O'Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital Website
- Contacted by a Recruitment Firm
- Handshake
- Student Career Center
- County Text Message
- County Career Newsletter
- Other (Specify in the next question)
- County Employee Referral
- County of Santa Clara Career Website
- County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification
- Indeed
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If you selected an event/fair or other in the question above, please specify. If not, type N/A.
Required Question