As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, job growth opportunities and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you are passionate about serving diverse populations in an urban public library setting then apply now. This is a community-focused librarian position housed within a large, municipal library system consisting of 54 neighborhood libraries. Each location has its own unique vibe and connection to its community. As a librarian and a member of our team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service and engaging with our communities in a way that advances literacy, guides learning, and inspires curiosity. Candidates who are fluent in another language are encouraged to apply. We are actively seeking candidates who reflect the diversity of our dynamic city.
This is beginning level library work providing library services in a municipal library system for library branches, city departments or agencies, library reference collections and the processing function. Employees in this class are allocated to the General Specialty or to the Children’s Services Specialty. Employees in the General Specialty may perform work in the assignment areas of Adult Literacy, Consumer Health Information Services, Early Childhood Learning and Literacy, Information Technology and Senior Citizen Services. Employees are responsible for providing assistance and reference services to patrons, reviewing and evaluating library materials, selecting materials for inclusion in collections, assisting in the maintenance of digital resources or reference collections and describing and classifying books. Employees in this class also give talks on library services and facilities to schools and community groups, cooperate with special projects and work with Friends groups and volunteers, conduct library programs and perform other beginning level librarian duties. Work includes supervising, in the absence of a Library Supervisor for a moderate duration of time, library activities and services including the provision of reference and reader advisory services, technical services or cataloging. Incumbents in this class perform progressively more difficult assignments and under increasingly less supervision as they approach the full performance level.
Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level librarian.
Minimum Training, Education & Experience
Anticipated Eligibility
Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within nine months of the application deadline (10/26/2024) will be admitted to this examination. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list, but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.
GENERAL SPECIALTY
AND
Sufficient training and/or experience to be able to understand and speak fluently and clearly in English and a designated non-English language.
Both bilingual and non-bilingual candidates are eligible to apply!
Preferred Qualifications For Assignments In The General Specialty
NOTE: Preferred Qualifications for all assignments are in addition to the fifth year degree in library science from an accredited college or university.
Adult Literacy Assignment
Preferred Education: Completion of a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited college or university in Education OR Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL) Instruction.
OR
Preferred Experience: Documented experience as an adult literacy tutor equivalent to one year.
Consumer Health Information Services Assignment
Preferred Education: Completion of a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited college or university with major coursework in health sciences or a related field.
OR
Preferred Experience: One year of experience providing health services or health referral services.
Early Childhood Learning and Literacy Assignment
Preferred Education: Completion of a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited college or university with major coursework in elementary education, child psychology, child development or a related field.
Information Technology Assignment
Preferred Education: Completion of a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited college or university with major coursework in information technology management, computer science or a related field.
OR
Preferred Experience: One year of experience which includes the use of relational databases in developing web content, web-based statistical packages, or standard markup language for web platform development.
Senior Citizen Services Assignment
Preferred Education: Completion of a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited college or university in gerontology.
OR
Preferred Experience: One year of full-time experience providing targeted library, health, social service or information and referral services to senior citizens.
NOTE: Selective Factor Certification may be utilized, as needed, to fill specific assignments in the General Specialty. In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 11.032 – Selective Factor Certification – the appointing authority may request certification of eligible candidates with one or more of the specified qualifications to fill specific positions in this class in the General Specialty. Certification to fill such positions will be made from the two highest-ranking eligible candidates on the eligible list who possess the specified qualifications in the assignment area.
Physical & Medical Requirements
Ability to meet the physical and medical standards approved for this class.
Other Requirements
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college transcripts
It Is An Absolute Requirement That You Provide This Documentation By The Examination Date. It Is Optional Whether You Provide This Documentation By Attaching It To This Application Or Submitting Via Email, Mail Or Fax. Your Options Are Further Explained Below
Option 1 – Upload an official copy of your documentation and attach to this application
You may upload the documentation into your account, and attach to this application. Once uploaded to your account, the documentation may be attached to all future applications. This will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future. This also ensures that your documentation will not be misplaced.
Your documentation should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. It cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted.
Option 2 – Submit an official copy of your documentation via email, mail or fax – One time use only!
If you submit the required documentation via email, mail or fax, it will be used for this application only. You will have to submit the documentation again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Copies of the documentation will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.
Email Address: [email protected]
Fax: 215-686-0861
Mailing Address
City of Philadelphia
Office of Human Resources
1401 J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Attention: Jamie M. TrullPDN-9b30827a-dccd-4f65-ab7d-dd76e8b1d063
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