Librarian I (Part Time)

City-of-Haywar; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

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Job summary

City of Hayward is seeking a Part-Time Regular Appointment Librarian I to support a modern urban library and community learning center. You will develop, implement, and evaluate services for children, teens, adults, and non‑English speakers, ensuring high‑quality customer service in a diverse setting.

The role emphasizes data‑driven program evaluation, responsive customer service, and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Master's in Library Science or 2+ years public library experience.
• Bachelor's in Library Science is desirable.
• Demonstrated customer service and community outreach skills.
• Familiarity with modern library technology and data-informed program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate library and educational services for diverse community needs.
• Monitor and evaluate programs using data and outcomes.
• Select and order books and media for library subject areas.
• Conduct reference interviews and respond to customer inquiries.
• Enforce library policies to maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Data analysis

Time management

Education

Master's in Library Science

Bachelor's in Library Science

Tools

Integrated Library Systems

Automated cataloging

Job description

DEADLINE TO APPLY

Monday, August 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

THE POSITION

This position performs a variety of professional and para-professional duties in support of a modern urban library and community learning center; develops, implements and evaluates educational and library programs tailored to the changing needs of a diverse local community; and provides responsive customer service to a diverse population of library and learning center users.

The Part‑Time Regular Appointment Librarian I is a maximum of 20-hours per week and is eligible for benefits. The eligible list produced by this recruitment can be used to fill current and future vacancies and can also be used to fill temporary assignments.

You are

The ideal candidate has a Master's Degree in Library Science or more than two (2) years of public library experience, and is excited about developing the library as a diverse community hub. They are a community‑minded librarian dedicated to delivering high‑quality public library services and building positive connections with customers of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. They bring professional public library experience, a strong foundation in library science, and a commitment to understanding and responding to the evolving needs of the community.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply!

What you will do

• Develop, implement and evaluate impactful library and educational services/programs that are responsive to the changing and varied needs of the local community, including service developed for children, teens, adults, seniors, the disabled and non‑English speakers.
• Monitor and evaluate library and educational services programs for effectiveness and efficiency through the use of data and measurable outcomes.
• May evaluate, select and order books and media items for one or more subject areas of the library collection; evaluate library books and media items for withdrawal from the library collection.
• Respond to customer inquiries for library information, resources and services; conduct customized reference interviews with customers to identify their specific and unique library and educational needs; follow‑through with customers to ensure the proper level of service was provided.
• Enforce library customer conduct policies to ensure a safe and welcoming public environment for all library visitors.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Current best practices, procedures and techniques used in creating, delivering, and evaluating effective public library and community learning center services in an urban environment.
• Current technologies, resources, and other tools needed to plan and deliver effective library and community learning center services to various demographic groups.
• Modern library operational systems, including Integrated Library Systems, automated cataloging and processing systems, electronic resources and databases, reciprocal borrowing systems, materials movement systems, materials selection systems and processes, and modern electronic recordkeeping systems.
• Children's and teen literature including knowledge of the various genres, sub-genres and subject areas of children's and teen literature; knowledge of specific authors, titles and trends.
• Adult literature including knowledge of the various genres, sub-genres and subject areas of adult literature; knowledge of specific authors, titles and trends.

Ability to

• Provide excellent customer service to a diverse community of urban public library and community learning center users.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects and service demands efficiently and effectively.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a diverse customer population; deliver clear and concise written and verbal communications that are relevant to the intended audience.
• Identify and adapt to changing community needs and service delivery models in an urban public library/learning centers.
• Analyze data to accurately assess changing customer needs, adjust program strategies to ensure effective program delivery and accurately measure success.
• Participate in resource development activities to support library services and projects, which includes writing effective grant proposals independently and as a team member.
• Coordinate and collaborate effectively with others to identify and achieve shared goals.
• Use modern office technology and equipment.
• Work flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends.

You have

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two (2) years of increasing responsible professional public library experience.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Library Science. Master's degree in Library Science is desirable.

License: Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License.

BENEFITS AND REWARDS

Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

• Alternative Work Schedule and/or Telecommuting
• Vacation - 80 hours minimum
• 15.5 Paid Holidays
• Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
• Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)

The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer