Librarian I/ II

City of San José; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public library in California is seeking Librarian I/II candidates for full-time and part-time positions. Responsibilities include providing customer service, planning programs for all ages, and engaging with the community. Ideal candidates shall have a Master's Degree in Library Science and strong communication skills. Bilingual skills are preferred. The library serves a diverse community and offers opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited institution.
• At least one year of professional library experience for Librarian II.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and respond to patron needs.
• Plan and implement programming for all ages, including story time.
• Support outreach activities to promote library services.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Technology use

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Science

One year of professional library experience

Job description

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The City of San José is an equal‐opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408‑535‑1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at [e-mail].

The San José Public Library (SJPL) is an award‑winning library with more than 600 employees, 23% bilingual staff, and 24 branch libraries across San José, plus the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. SJPL serves a diverse community of roughly one million residents, with nearly 700,000 library members and an annual visitor count of over 6 million (pre‑pandemic) while circulating more than 8 million items per year.

Position Duties

We are hiring one (1) Librarian I/II full‑time position and two (2) Librarian I/II part‑time positions (20 hours per week). Part‑time duties will include evening shifts, Saturday rotations, and Sunday rotations. Candidates will support the mission, vision, and values of the City and the Library, provide customer service, uphold intellectual freedom, and use current library technology and trends. Programming responsibilities include story time, school and community engagement, outreach, coding and STEAM activities, and volunteer coordination. Bilingual skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and respond to patron needs.
• Plan and implement programming for all ages, including story time, school partnership, and community engagement.
• Support outreach activities to promote library services.
• Develop and implement coding and STEAM programs for diverse audiences.
• Engage and coordinate volunteers to enhance library operations.

Qualifications

• Librarian I: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited institution.
• Librarian II: Master’s Degree in Library Science and at least one year of professional library experience.

Other Qualifications & Competencies

• Knowledge of professional/technical principles and practices.
• Continuous learning and improvement.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Proactive initiative and problem‑solving.
• Ability to align unit goals with organizational strategy.
• Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Technology use and management competence.

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of eligibility to work in this country. The City of San José will not sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1‑B or any other type of visa requiring employer application.