Posting number: Q8334Y
Department: PUBLIC LIBRARY
Job classification: LIBRARIAN I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Library, Education, Training & Library
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Exam Number
Q8334Y
Type of Recruitment
We welcome applications from anyone.
Application Filing Period
The application filing period will begin on Monday, July 27, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until positions are filled. The application window may close unexpectedly without prior notice.
Join Us and Make an Impact
LA County Library provides services to 3.4 million people over 3,000 square miles. It operates 86 libraries, 4 Cultural Resource Centers, and a mobile fleet consisting of 15 vehicles. This fleet includes 4 Bookmobiles, 6 MakMo's (maker mobiles), 3 Reading Machines (early literacy vehicles), and 2 mobile outreach vehicles.
LA County Library strives to build and keep a skilled and diverse staff where employees’ outstanding qualities are respected and appreciated. This approach helps us address the different needs of the varied customers we serve. The library supports an inclusive environment that encourages cooperation, adaptability, and fairness, allowing everyone to engage fully and contribute their best.
The Team Member We Are Looking For
A service-oriented professional who will assist customers with library resources, support programs and outreach, and work effectively as part of a team to meet community needs.
Benefit Information
For details regarding benefits offered by County of Los Angeles, kindly follow this link: Benefits
In the role of Librarian I, you will:
Requirements
Possession of a Master of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree from an accredited institution*
License
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Physical Class 3 – Moderate
This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
Special Requirement Information:
R equired education must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application. No Out-Of-Class or Withholds are allowed for this examination.
*In order to receive credit for the required education, you must include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter from an accredited institution at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission to LibraryExams@library.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number. The document should show the date the degree was conferred or number of units completed and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please refer to: PPG123.pdf(Download PDF reader)
We do not accept password-protected documents or cloud-based links. Ensure documents are unlocked or downloaded before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
Our Assessment Process
Theassessment will consist of a structured oral interview and is worth 100% of your total score.
The oral interview will assess:
Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher to be added to the eligible list.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Eligibility and Vacancy
Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list for a period of 12 months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in LA County Library as they occur.
Available Shift
Appointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Application and Filing
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and end dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail:
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email address.
Social Security Number
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
No Sharing of User ID and Password
All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
Computer & Internet Access at Public Libraries
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Refer to their website for updated information at Library Locator – LA County Library
Testing Accommodation
If you require accommodation to fairly compete in the assessment process, contact the listed Department Contact to make your request. We require a completed "Request for Reasonable Accommodation" form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us; the sooner we can help you continue moving through the process.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. LA County Library is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Department Contact Information
Exam Analyst: Lizette Contreras, lcontreras@library.lacounty.gov
Testing Accommodation Email: lcontreras@library.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (562) 940-8477
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
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