Librarian ; C; Revised
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Elementary School, Academic
ANNUAL SALARY
NOTES:
Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
A Librarian provides patrons of all ages with a variety of professional librarian services, including outreach and virtual/on-line resources and programs, reader guidance and book reviews, reference, selection, cataloging and maintenance of library materials to meet educational, recreational and informational needs of the community, programming to support lifelong learning, educational, and cultural interests of the community, training in technologies and library resources and services, and implementation of library technologies and virtual services.
A master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association.
PROCESS NOTES
In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.
Some positions may require the ability to speak or write a language other than English.
Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Final date to receive applications" section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at
NOTE:
Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.
Final date to receive applications
Applications will only be accepted on-line on the following dates listed below:
Filing Period 1:
From Friday, May 26, 2023 to Thursday, June 8, 2023
Filing Period 2:
From Friday, May 31, 2024 to Thursday, June 13, 2024
The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Final date to receive applications" section of this bulletin.
In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order:
1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list;
2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process.
Examination Weights:
Essay - Advisory
Interview - 100%
The examination will consist of an on-line advisory essay and an interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated:
Judgment and Decision Making;
Self-Management;
Stress Tolerance;
Interpersonal Skills;
Oral Communication;
Written Communication;
Computer Proficiency, including knowledge of:
Microsoft Office programs;
Google Suite programs; internet functions, such as how to navigate search engines, websites,video conferencing and social media platforms; e-media applications including Overdrive, Hoopla, RB Digital, and Libby;
Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: public library practices and procedures, such as policies, strategic initiatives, trends, and services; reference materials; standards for…
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