Librarian III

CityofBeverlyHills; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Beverly Hills is seeking an experienced Librarian III to lead the Children’s Services Department at the Public Library. The role involves creating programs for children, supervising staff, and engaging with the community. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in early literacy and library programming, with responsibilities including budget management and community outreach. This on-site position requires collaboration and adaptability to enhance the library's offerings.

Qualifications

• At least five years of professional experience in a public library.
• Experience in the field of specialization.

Responsibilities

• Administers major library programs, collections, or services.
• Prepares and manages program budgets.
• Provides reference and reader advisory services.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Program administration

Budget preparation

Education

Master’s of Library Science

Job description

Who We Are
The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high-performance organization. The municipal government employs approximately 1,080 full-time and part-time staff and offers high-quality safety, recreational, municipal, and environmental services.

What We Do
The Community Services Department provides exceptional cultural, educational, recreational, and social services to enhance and maintain a high quality of life and an attractive physical environment in Beverly Hills. The Library's mission is to provide resources, services, and a space to read, connect, relax, and learn. The Library supports literacy, lifelong learning, civic engagement, and cultural awareness through access to materials, programs, and outreach activities.

What We're Looking For:
The Beverly Hills Public Library seeks an experienced and passionate Librarian III to lead our Children’s Services Department. This role involves creating and implementing programs for children from birth to 6th grade, including storytime, school visits, and community outreach. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early literacy and children’s programming, experience in collection development, planning summer reading programs, and engaging educational activities. You will build partnerships with local organizations and represent the City at various community events. The role requires active participation in library events and occasional Sunday work.

As the Children’s Services Department head, you will supervise full-time and part-time staff, oversee library policies and goals, handle scheduling, training, and evaluations, manage budgets, recommend resources, and support patrons directly. The ideal candidate will have experience in early literacy and community engagement, reporting to the Library Services Manager. We encourage collaborative, adaptable leaders eager to impact our vibrant community to apply.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in Children’s sections of a public library.
• Experience working in a public library within a municipal government.
• Supervisory experience or team leadership in a library setting.

Detailed Job Description: For major duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities, please click here.

Schedule and Hours:
This position is on-site, 5 days a week, with occasional evening and weekend hours depending on program needs.

Selection Process:
Applicants must submit complete information, including responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes alone are not accepted. The process includes a supplemental questionnaire and an oral interview scheduled tentatively for the week of July 7, 2025.

Conviction History
Finalists will undergo fingerprinting, with checks against DOJ and FBI records to assess suitability. A conviction does not automatically disqualify, but relevant considerations apply. Selected finalists will be contacted for scheduling.

Conclusion
Applicants may need to verify education and experience. Falsification may lead to disqualification. All employees are Disaster Service Workers, requiring training and readiness to respond in emergencies.

• Administers major library programs, collections, or services.
• Assists in developing and implementing library goals, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in selecting materials and developing programs to stimulate patron interest.
• Coordinates acquisition, cataloging, and preservation of materials.
• Provides reference and reader advisory services.
• Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Prepares and manages program budgets.
• Recommends facility modifications and equipment purchases.

Possession of a Master’s of Library Science degree from an accredited institution, with specialized courses related to the assigned area, and at least five years of professional experience in a public library, including experience in the field of specialization, or an equivalent education and experience combination.

• Skills in adapting to community demographic changes and patron needs.
• Effective communication skills for interpreting patron needs.
• Problem-solving skills for addressing citizen complaints.
• Program administration and development skills.
• Budget preparation skills.
• Thorough knowledge of standard library practices and procedures.
• Skills in locating materials for programs.
• Understanding of facilities maintenance.