County of Alameda

Librarian III (#4175)

Bargaining Unit: SEIU 1021 - Misc Prof/Tech (011)
$42.68-$51.41 Hourly / $3,201.00-$3,855.75 BiWeekly /
$6,935.50-$8,354.13 Monthly / $83,226.00-$100,249.50 Yearly

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DESCRIPTION

Under minimal supervision, employees in the classification of Librarian III are specialized professional librarians with a high degree of expertise in an assigned specialized area. Also performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Employees in the classification of Librarian III are responsible for the development and implementation of assigned services supporting systemwide library operations.

Employees in the classification of Librarian III are distinguished from employees in the classification of Library Services Coordinator in that the former does not include coordinating a staff team or contributing to the hiring and evaluation of staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, the employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each employee in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

Within an assigned area, selects, deselects, promotes, analyzes, evaluates, and improves library collections, resources, or content.
Participates in drafting, developing, updating, interpreting, and implementing library procedures, and documentation. Provides input on related library policy.
Creates content, resources, and tools for library staff and members to facilitate access to library collections or services.
Instructs library staff, volunteers, and the public in the use of specialized resources or software within their area of expertise.
Drafts proposals for budget requests; manages assigned budgets exercising fiscal responsibility and responding to community needs.
Provides ongoing advice to library staff on the scope and development of a designated assigned special collection or service to a community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER I

Experience:

The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience as a Librarian II in the Alameda County classified service.

OR II

Education:

Possession of a master's degree in library science.

AND

Experience:

The equivalent of two (2) years’ full-time, responsible professional library experience.

Special Requirements:

Push carts full of heavy books and lift up to 35 lbs.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of librarianship, including those for information retrieval, reference and reader’s advisory work, and cataloging.
Public library programs and their relationship to community needs.
Best practices in the promotion and evaluation of library services.
Library business methods, procedures, and practices.

Ability to:

Exercise interpersonal sensitivity while working effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Plan, manage, organize, and develop a specialized collection or service.
Evaluate, analyze, and problem-solve.
Provide guidance to staff and volunteers.
Prepare written reports.
Communicate effectively with the public and colleagues in person, online, in writing, and on the phone.
Speak about library materials and services to community groups of all ages.
Adapt to trends and changes in a field of expertise.

CLASS SPEC HISTORY

PB:nw

Revised 8/l2/76

Retyped: 1/85

JGS:pb

Revised: 12/92

Old document: 0401h

New document: Jobspecs/4175

ys/5/01

CSC Date: 12/16/92

SK:saa Revised: 08/12/24

CSC Date:3/19/25

BENEFITS

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1^st United Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.