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 written test 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 in the order that applications were received. Applications submitted during the filing period will be kept on file for two years from FEBRUARY 2, 2018 in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.
 
QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW 
Should a large number of qualified candidates file for this examination, each candidate's qualifications for the position of Librarian may be evaluated based on the candidate's responses to the Qualifications Questionnaire. Those candidates considered possessing the greatest likelihood of successfully performing the duties of a Librarian, based solely on the information submitted for qualifications review, will continue in the selection process.
 
SELECTION PROCESS 
After meeting minimum qualifications, and in accordance with Rule 4.2 as stated above, candidates will be scheduled for the following: 
Examination Weights:  Essay  . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advisory
                                     Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%
 
The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of qualifications by interview. In the interview, emphasis will be placed on the candidate's background and experience as they have provided the knowledge of: techniques of training and instructing the public in the utilization of library services and resources; technical reference procedures and problems, including standard and specialized references and bibliography; public library activities, trends, and services; standards for selecting resources to meet the needs of the community; technical classification and cataloging procedures and problems including Dewey Decimal Classification System, Library of Congress Subject Heading Plan, Cutter Numbers and metadata standards; and the ability to: carry out technical reference work including online and bibliographic research; use technologies, including social media, computers, software, and mobile devices in carrying out job-related tasks; assess community needs, and develop and implement an outreach plan; plan, organize and conduct public training and programs; review and analyze resources; project a friendly and helpful attitude that results in positive customer experience; speak effectively before groups; deal tactfully and effectively with others; orally communicate with a diverse public; write in an effective manner that is clear, concise, and cohesive; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.
 
Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of a Librarian. This material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for discussion with each candidate and for consideration in the overall evaluation of the candidate's qualifications. The Advisory Essay will be administered online. Candidates invited to participate in the test will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps on how to complete the online Advisory Essay, and will be required to do so by the date provided in the instructions sent to them via email. Candidates will be required to complete the online advisory essay. Candidates who fail to complete the Advisory Essay as instructed may be disqualified. Candidates may take the test only once every 365 days during the administration of the examination.
 
Candidates will be notified by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which will be held in Los Angeles.
 
For applicants who applied during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that interviews will be held on APRIL 28, 2018 or MAY 5, 2018.
For applicants who applied during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that interviews will be held on AUGUST 18, 2018 or AUGUST 25, 2018.
For applicants who applied during Filing Period 3, it is anticipated that interviews will be held on DECEMBER 8, 2018 or DECEMBER 15, 2018.
 
NOTES: 

1. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met.  Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
2. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.  To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application.  The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.
3. A final average score of 70% in the interview portion of the examination is required to be placed on the eligible list.
4. Candidates may take the test only once every 365 days during the administration of the examination. Names may be removed from the open competitive eligible list after six months.
5. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list.
6. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. 

Notice:   
If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position.
 
THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY
ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS
 
The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.