SUPERVISING LIBRARIAN

Salary: $2,900.44 - $3,723.64 Biweekly
Location : City of Stockton, CA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 0425-07346
Department: Community Services
Division: Administration (3510 - Lib)
Opening Date: 04/20/2025
Closing Date: 5/18/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

DEFINITION

OPEN/PROMOTIONAL RECRUITMENT
FUTURE SALARY INCREASES:

• Effective 7/1/2025, 3% Cost of Living Adjustment

INCENTIVES FOR NEW EMPLOYEES:

• Sign on Bonus - $2,000
• 40 hours of sick leave for immediate use

FUTURE INCENTIVES:

• Employees employed as of 7/1/2025 will receive a $2,000 lump sum

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: TBD
The City of Stockton is seeking an experienced Supervising Librarian to join our team. Under direction, the incumbent plans, organizes and directs the operation of a major section or function or a branch library, and performs related work as assigned. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a vibrant community, while shaping the future of library services in a dynamic and ever-evolving field. .
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

The Supervising Librarian is the first supervisory level in the professional Librarian series. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and administering activities and staff required to accomplish major system-wide library service programs or functions or the operation of a branch library. This class is distinguished from Library Division Manager in that the latter is the first management level with major division level responsibilities.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

Plans, organizes, directs and reviews the work of professional, paraprofessional and support staff of a section.

Participates in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for assigned area of responsibility, function or branch.

Recommends staff selection, evaluates work and provides for staff training and professional development.

Performs the more complex and specialized tasks in reference or children's services, branch library operation, materials acquisition or processing and/or cataloging and classification.

Coordinates and provides specialized reader's advisory/reference services to patrons and branches, including performing bibliographic and on-line data base searches.

Directs collection development in assigned areas; recommends materials for acquisition.

Plans, develops and implements specialized services and programs to meet specific group needs.

Develops, implements and participates in special projects such as library automation, facility space planning, special file and informational material preparation, etc.

Participates in and prepares for review of the annual budget
for assigned area of responsibility; monitors expenditures.

Maintains records and prepares correspondence, reports and other written materials.

Monitors developments in the library services field; recommends equipment acquisition and policy and procedure improvements.

Represents the library in the community; participates in professional association activities.

Provides for facility upkeep and maintenance; has responsibility for security of assigned facility and/or equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of:
  
  • Principles and practices of professional library services and administration, including service objectives, organization and procedures;
  • Theory and philosophy of library services;
  • Books, authors and reference sources in a variety of fields;
  • Technical library and patron services related to the area to which assigned;
  • Basic supervisory principles and practices;
  • Information systems and automation as applied to library activities;
  • Basic budgetary principles and practices.
• Skill in:
  
  • Providing a variety of library services in assigned areas of responsibility;
  • Developing, coordinating and implementing library service programs;
  • Planning, organizing, directing and reviewing the work of assigned professional and support staff;
  • Training staff in work procedures;
  • Analyzing administrative problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending effective courses of action;
  • Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials;
  • Establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with a variety of individuals and groups, including library staff, patrons, community groups, service providers and City staff.
• Other Requirements:
  
  • Specified positions may require a valid California driver's license.
  • Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
• A typical way of gaining the knowledge and skills outlined above is:
  Graduation from a university, possession of a Master's degree in Library Science, and three years of experience as a professional librarian.

BARGAINING UNIT: SUPERVISORY
NOTE: Employee Benefits are subject to change through the collective bargaining process and are not guaranteed. For a detailed explanation of benefits currently in effect,
01

Application Authenticity
The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the application process; accordingly, it should be completed carefully. It must be submitted with your official employment application. Do not indicate "see resume" as an answer to any of these questions.
I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

• Yes
• No

02

California Driver's License
Do you possess, or are you able to obtain six months after appointment, a valid California C Driver's license?
(Note: A "No" response will result in application denial.)

• Yes
• No

03

EDUCATION Do you possess a Master's degree in Library Science from a school of Librarianship accredited by the American Library Association?

• Yes
• No

04

Proof of Education:
All applicants are required to submit proof of education (unofficial transcripts, grade report or copy of diploma) as part of the application process. Failure to submit the required proof of education within seven days of application will result in application denial. You may submit the required documentation in one of the following ways:

Scan and attach to online application (preferred); or

Email to elizabeth.martinez@stocktonca.gov by the final filing date (use Supervising Librarian in the subject line of the email).

• I understand this requirement and will provide this documentation by the final filing day.

05

Accreditation:
Accredited colleges or universities are those that have been examined by a third-party accrediting agency to ensure acceptable levels of quality. Accreditation ensures that a degree obtained outside of the United States is equivalent to a degree obtained within the United States.
The City of Stockton requires degrees from educational institutions that have been accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency in the United States that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or U.S. Department of Education as a "reliable authority as to the quality of postsecondary education."
If you have received your postsecondary education from an institution that may not be accredited in the United States, it is your responsibility to provide proof of U.S. accreditation by the closing date and time of this recruitment.
You may contact the City of Stockton Human Resources office for an illustrative list of organizations that evaluate foreign colleges.

• I understand this requirement and will provide the necessary documentation if applicable.

06

ExperienceThe position requires three (3) years of experience as a professional librarian. (Note: This is a requirement; therefore, a "No" response will result in application denial.)Do you understand and meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

07

Required Hours Incumbents in this position must be willing to work evenings and weekends.Are you able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

08

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTION Describe your experience in developing, planning, and implementing public library service programs to establish community networks with the following: Schools and school districts Cities and county entities and individual departments Friends and other advocacy organizations Community leaders and groups
09

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTION Describe your experience in personnel management with specific reference to the following activities: Staff selection Staff development and training Managing organizational conflict Developing and utilizing performance indicators to evaluate and improve employee performance
Required Question