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. CITY OF REDWOOD CITY LIBRARIAN I L IBRAR IAN I I DEF IN IT ION To perform a variety of profesSional librarian duties in the activities of the library including reference, cataloging, interl ibrary loans, audio visual, children1s or adult services. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Librarian I - This is t~e entry level class in the professional library ser- ies. Work may involve res pons ib i lity for assi gnrnents in any library program area which requires the application of fundamental library science princioles and practices. Assignments are generally limited in scope and within the des ign and procedural framework estab 1 fshed by higher level employees. How- ever, as experience is acquired, the employee performs with increasing inde- pendence. Librarian I I - This is the full journey level class within the professional library series. Positions in this class are fleXibly staffed and are normally fi lled by advancement from the lower class of Librarian I, or, when filled from the outside, require prior professional library work experience. Appointing authority wi 11 approve promotion to higher class based upon the employee's ability to perform substantially the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the higher class. A Librarian II works under direction and is expected to perform the entire range of moder- ately difficult professional duties requiring a complete knowledge of depart- mental poliCies and procedures. Work in this class is distinguished from that of a Librarian I by the greater complexity of the assignments received and by the greater independence with which an incumbent is expected to perform. SUPER VIS ION RECE IVED AND EXERCISED Librarian I Receives general supervision from higher level librarian positions. Exercises direct and functional supervision over technical and clerical staff. Librarian II Receives direction from higher level library positions. Exercises direct and functional supervision over technical and clerical staff. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the fOllOWing: Advise and assist library patrons; demonstrate the use of library catalogs and other user aids; refer patrons to other appropriate agencies if appropriate. 39