Librarian Assistant jobs in Santa Barbara, CA
Librarian Assistant supports library circulation and processing operations and assists library users in locating materials and using library systems and tools. Reshelves returned books and materials and updates the library information system. Being a Librarian Assistant maintains user account and access data and processes special requests for materials. Performs routine cataloging processes. Additionally, Librarian Assistant assists with maintenance and update processes for library databases, software, and systems. May perform clerical tasks related to book purchasing and payments. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Librarian Assistant works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Librarian Assistant typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Senior Librarian - Youth Services
- City of Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara, CA
FULL_TIME
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At the City of Santa Barbara, the best part of our organization is our people. As a City of Santa Barbara employee, you will work in an environment with other motivated individuals who are passionate about their work. We strive to provide employees with the support they need to thrive. Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here.
The mission of the Library Department is supporting education for all ages through classes and events, building a community of readers, empowering individuals with free access to information, and connecting people to community resources. Read more about the Library Department here.
The City of Santa Barbara Library department manages Library services at Central Library, Eastside Library, and through outreach and mobile services, and also operates a location in Montecito on behalf of the County of Santa Barbara.
The City of Santa Barbara Library Department seeks a creative and dynamic Senior Librarian to oversee the development and delivery of Library services to children ages 0-18 and their families and caregivers. This position oversees the delivery of reference and readers’ advisory services in the Children’s Library at Central Library as well as supports and programming for youth and families at all SBPL locations, including Central Library, Eastside Library, and Montecito Library.
This position collaborates with the entire supervisory team on the development and implementation of system-wide policies and procedures and special projects. Under limited supervision, plans, coordinates, and supervises the operations for the Santa Barbara Public Library System (SBPL). This position manages, supervises, trains, and evaluates a team of two librarians and four paraprofessional Library Technicians and hourly staff. Assigned professional library work could include oversight, planning, quality assurance, and operational efficiency for: family, youth and teen programming services, and community education, marketing and communication, collection management oversight, and partnership development. Other professional responsibilities may include: participation in strategic planning; public presentations; grant funding development and management; development of specialized collection(s) materials and evaluation of collection/customer needs, interests, and requests; organizing and leading staff training; gathering and analyzing data and outcome assessments, and other work as required.Knowledge of: Public Library services, organization, and equipment, program development, promotion, and implementation; methods and principles of supervision and leadership; methods of collection development; and general and specialized research techniques. Child development, early literacy practices, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) educational principles.
Skill In: Leading professional, paraprofessional, and operational staff; establishing appropriate professional relationships; library program planning and promotion; organizing a work unit; collection development; technical reference work; using and maintaining library equipment and tools.
Ability to: Effectively supervise staff, and lead a work unit to provide quality public service; coordinate public programming, events, and community education; assist in meeting the needs of library clientele; assess community needs for library services and encourage participation in new and established programs; develop, monitor and evaluate collection(s) for quality and program effectiveness; mentor others in performing complex librarian duties; communicate effectively in oral and written form; prepare and conduct presentations; write letters and statistical/narrative reports; supervise staff; explain rules, regulations, procedures and work effectively with a variety of library patrons; make library procedures and policy decisions in accordance with Director’s guidelines. Establish and maintain productive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; communicate in a timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; write accurately and concisely, using proper grammatical form. Bilingual skills (English and Spanish) are highly desirable.
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EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Desirable experience includes three (3) years of professional experience as a Librarian, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity. Experience in collection development and managing a collection and programming budget. Equivalent to a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Library or Information Science or a related field.
License, Certificate and/or Other Requirements: Class C driver’s license preferred.
The ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish is highly desirable, as is the ability to translate English to Spanish.
Work Schedule: Working hours are currently Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Schedules are dependent upon operational needs and are subject to change. It is important that your application and supplemental questionnaire show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess which qualifies you for this position. All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Be sure to be thorough in your responses. Statements such as “See application”, “Extensive Experience”, or "See Resume" are not an acceptable substitute for a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.
The selection process may consist of an application screening, written exam, computer skills exam and/or an oral interview. The successful candidate's employment history will be thoroughly evaluated prior to appointment.
There is currently one (1) vacancy within the Library Department.
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OPEN & CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT: Because this recruitment is open and continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an open and continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.
FOR FIRST CONSIDERATION CITY APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:30 PM ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2023 - Just Posted
Teaching and Learning Librarian
- University of California - Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara, CA
FULL_TIME
- Position overview Position title: Teaching and Learning Librarian Salary range: Please see Table 26B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $61,920.00-$149,...
- 7 Days Ago
Systems Librarian for Technical Services and Associate Director
- University of California - Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara, CA
FULL_TIME
- Position overview Position title: Systems Librarian for Technical Services & Associate Director Salary range: The posted UC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment...
- 9 Days Ago
Middle East Studies Librarian and Area Studies Collection Strategist
- University of California - Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara, CA
FULL_TIME
- Position overview Position title: Middle East Studies Librarian and Area Studies Collection Strategist Salary range: Please see Table 26B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate ...
- 20 Days Ago
Personal Assistant/Executive Assistant
- Whalen Bryan
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Santa Barbara, CA
FULL_TIME
- Administrative duties Assist with calendar management, schedule meetings and appointments, handle mail, Assist with IT support for email, computer & subscriptions. Microsoft Office, QuickBooks a plus....
- 19 Days Ago
Surgical Assistant/Medical Assistant
- Walter Michajlenko DDS, MD
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Santa Barbara, CA
FULL_TIME
- Surgical Assistant / Medical AssistantJob Position Opening2780 State St STE 9, Santa Barbara, CA 93105FULL-TIME onlyWe are a high-quality, patient-centered oral surgery office looking for an intellige...
- 11 Days Ago
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Math Tutor 4-8 - Washington Elementary School
- Ampact
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Santa Barbara, CA
- Position Summary: Be the difference, put your passion into action join Math Corps! Across the country, math skills are a...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Customer Insights Manager
- Aptitude Medical Systems
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Santa Barbara, CA
- Job Description Job title: Customer Insights Manager Job statement: This role reports to the COO. This role will assist ...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Medical Assistant
- California Retina Consultants
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Santa Barbara, CA
- OphthalmicTechnician (Medical Assistant) As an Ophthalmic Technician you will preform a number of pre-exam diagnostic te...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Ophthalmic Technician
- California Retina Consultants
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Santa Barbara, CA
- OphthalmicTechnician (Medical Assistant) As an Ophthalmic Technician you will preform a number of pre-exam diagnostic te...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Education Coordinator-PDL
- Cottage Health
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Goleta, CA
- Job Description JOB PURPOSE The Education Coordinator works with the Program Director to coordinate training activities ...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
School Secretary
- CalWest Educators Placement
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Santa Barbara, CA
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Systems Librarian for Technical Services and Associate Director
- Digital Library Federation
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Santa Barbara, CA
- Education Requirements At the time of application, an ALA-accredited Masters degree in Library or Information Science (o...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Customer Insights Manager
- Aptitude Medical Systems
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Santa Barbara, CA
- Job Description Job title: Customer Insights Manager Job statement: This role reports to the COO. This role will assist ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara (Spanish: Santa Bárbara) is the county seat of Santa Barbara County in the U.S. state of California. Situated on a south-facing section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States, the city lies between the steeply rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Santa Barbara's climate is often described as Mediterranean, and the city has been promoted as the "American Riviera". As of 2014, the city had an estimated population of 91,196, up from 88,410 in 2010, making it the second most populous city in the county after Santa Maria. The contig...
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Income Estimation for Librarian Assistant jobs
$54,168 to $71,583
Santa Barbara, California area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago
were up 2.5% from a year ago
What does a Librarian Assistant do?
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Assist Librarian in checking-in, checking-out and circulation of library materials.
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Train and supervise library clerks and assistants in their job duties.
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Librarian Assistant in Troy, NY
As a library assistant you'll be dealing with people constantly so, as other posters have said, your customer service skills are very important.
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