Librarian II

Listing CategoryExam Job TitleLibrarian II Exam #OC-60650 Minimum Salary50331.00 Maximum Salary66718.00 Salary PeriodAnnual Exam Date3/1/2021 Application Deadline1/30/2021 Minimum Qualifications1. Masters degree in Library Science from a library school that is accredited by the American Library Association or recognized by the New York State Education Department as following accepted education practices;

AND

2. Two (2) years of professional library experience subsequent to receiving the MLS.

NOTE: Some universities have renamed their programs and no longer designate the degree as a Masters in Librarianship. Contact the New York State Library's Division of Library Development for assistance.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Eligibility for a New York State Public Librarian's professional certificate at time of application.
Possession of certificate at time of appointment.

For information on obtaining a New York State Public Librarian's Professional certificate, log on to
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/cert/ or contact the New York State Library Division of Library Development at:

Public Librarian Certification
The State Education Department
Division of Library Development
Cultural Education Center - Room 10B41
Albany, New York 12230
(518) 474-7890
General DescriptionThis is work of a specialized nature involving specific responsibility, under general supervision, for one or more aspects of library work. At the Central Library, this position includes direct supervision of non-public service departments, outreach work, and status as Assistant Division Head in public service divisions. In the Community Branch Libraries, the work involves general supervision in a branch library as designated supervisor of a branch which is administered by a Librarian IV (Quadrant Librarian). This position has the responsibility for carrying out or supervising policies, procedures, tasks, and assignments as directed by the supervising librarian. Supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate professional, paraprofessional, clerical, and volunteer personnel. Performs related work as required. Typical Work ActivitiesImplements and directs literacy-based activities such as reading programs, tutoring and other activities for the assigned community;
Implements and directs new programs and services;
Monitors the branch building and grounds, and reports problems to the quadrant manager (Librarian IV);
Assigns duties, supervises, and evaluates subordinate staff;
Plans and participates in community outreach projects;
Performs original cataloging and classification of library materials and may design appropriate systems of information organization and retrieval methods (at Central only);
Performs varied and/or specialized professional library work in collection development, including acquisition, evaluation and selection, and withdrawal of library materials;
Supervises the use of the branch or division computer network;
Collects and provides data and narrative reports on branch or division usage to the supervising librarian;
Compiles bibliographies and may act as a subject specialist;
Performs online database searching and provides such training to patrons;
Provides reference and reader's advisory services to patrons;
Keeps informed of professional developments through participation in professional organizations, system meetings, workshops, continuing education courses, and reading professional materials.
Exam InformationSCOPE OF EXAMINATION: There will be no written or oral test for this examination. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive a rating based upon an evaluation of your training and experience against the duties of the position being tested.

Candidates must first complete an examination application and return it to the Department of Human Resource Management, City Hall, 30 Church Street, 14614, Room 103-A on or before the last filing date of January 30, 2021.

Approved candidates will be sent a notice containing directions to a website address needed to complete a Training and Experience Questionnaire.

The Training and Experience Questionnaire will be available on March 1, 2021, and approved candidates will be required to complete and submit this questionnaire between March 1, 2021 and midnight, March 31, 2021.

NOTE: Candidates will not be able to claim any credit for training or experience gained after the application filing deadline of January 30, 2021.

Candidates who fail to submit a questionnaire by midnight, March 31, 2021, will not receive a rating.

RATING: This examination will be rated in accordance with Section 23.2 of the Civil Service Law. The provision of the NYS Civil Service Rules and Regulations dealing with the rating of examinations will apply to this exam.

WEIGHT: The Training and Experience Questionnaire contribute 100% to the final score.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Applications: Applications may be obtained from room 103A City Hall, 30 Church St., Rochester, NY 14614-1280 or from our website www.cityofrochester.gov. A separate application must be completed for each separately numbered examination. Applications must be received by the close of business or postmarked by the Application Deadline date. Late applications will be rejected. Applications must be complete and accurate.

Application Fee: An Examination Application Fee is charged for the City of Rochester to process a candidate's examination application. It is not a fee for the examination itself. Exam applications will NOT be reviewed until exam fee is paid. Late fees will NOT be accepted. Payment Due Date is the same as Application Deadline Date for applications. There will be no exceptions to this requirement. There will be no refund of fees if a candidate does not qualify for an exam or if a candidate fails to appear for the examination.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists contain the names of applicants who have received a passing score on the examination. Lists will be established in rank order, with the highest score being #1. In the case of tied scores, all persons at that score are considered equal. Candidates must be one of the top three candidates to be reachable for appointment. Promotional eligible lists are limited to present employees of the City and take precedence over open-competitive lists. All eligible lists are established for at least one year and may be extended for up to four years.

Change of Address: You are required to notify Civil Service of any address changes. Failure to do so may result in your removal from an eligible list.

Admission to the Exam: If you have not received notification of acceptance or rejection for this exam by the Wednesday before the exam date, please notify this office at 585-428-7454. Residency Requirements: There is no residency requirement for participation in examinations. Preference in hiring may be given to City of Rochester residents on open-competitive lists pursuant to Section 23 of the Civil Service Law.

Military Candidates: Any candidate on active military duty in the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force or Coast Guard may be eligible for alternative testing dates if necessary. This applies to the State Militia and National Guard if under Federal Control. If alternate testing is by a DD214 or other official military document that substantiates the applicant's active military service at the time of the examination. Alternative testing accommodations will not be honored if requests are made more than 60 days after release from service.

Effective 1/1/98, the State Constitution was amended to permit candidates currently in the armed forces to apply for and be conditionally granted veteran's credit in examinations. Any candidate who applies for such credit must provide proof of military status to receive the conditional credit. No credit may be granted after the establishment of the list. It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide appropriate documentary proof indicating that the service was in time of war, as defined in Section 85 of Civil Service Law, and that the candidate received an honorable discharge or was released under honorable conditions in order to be certified at a score including veteran's credits.

Veterans: To apply for your Veterans' or Disabled Veterans' Credits you must submit an application which can be found at City Hall, 30 Church St., Rm. 103A or on-line at www.cityofrochester.gov, click on Jobs and then the Employment Forms link. Your Veterans' Credits application can be submitted with your exam application, but MUST be submitted PRIOR to the establishment of the eligible list. Veterans' Credits CANNOT be added to your score after the eligible list has been established. Veterans' Credits can only be added to a passing score. You may waive using your Veterans' Credits any time prior to appointment. You many use your Veterans' Credits for hire only once in your lifetime.

Additional Exam Credits: In conformance with section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty in this municipality, please inform this office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two months from the application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility. However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has been established.

Alternate Testing Arrangements: If alternate or special arrangements for testing are required, please indicate that on your application and attach appropriate documentation. A copy of the City of Rochester's Alternate Test Policy is available in Room 103A, City Hall, or from our website. Deadline for requests is two (2) business days after exam.

Preferred List Applicants: Any employee whose name appears on a preferred list, and who submits an application by the deadline, may participate in a promotion examination, if qualified at time of layoff.