LIBRARIAN III

Fresno County; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresno County Public Library is seeking a Librarian III to deliver advanced professional library services across adult, young adult, and children's programs. The role includes historical programs and public relations duties within FCPL and the SJVLS network.

The incumbent must be willing to work evenings and weekends, including Sundays, to support library operations and community engagement. A master's in Library Science and documented ILS experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university (as recognized in the U.S.).
• Three (3) years of full-time, paid professional librarian experience, with at least 1 year administering an ILS or related software.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced professional librarian services in adult, young adult, and children's library programs.
• Conduct historical program services and public outreach.
• Oversee business and public relations services for the library.
• Collaborate with the San Joaquin Valley Library System and Fresno County Public Library partners.

Skills

Public library service

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS) administration

Job description

INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 27 & 30, 2026

The Fresno County Public Library invites applications for the position of Librarian III. The incumbent is responsible for performing the more difficult and specialized professional librarian services in various functional areas including adult, young adult, and children's library services; historical program services; and business and public relations services.

The current vacancy is within the San Joaquin Valley Library System (SJVLS) division, a part of the Fresno County Public Library (FCPL). SJVLS is a Joint Powers Agency consisting of 10 library systems and 106 library branches which provides networking and automation services to their members.

Please note

The incumbent must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends (including Sundays).

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Library Science that is acceptable within the United States accredited college or university system.

Experience

Three (3) years of full-time, paid professional librarian experience, one (1) year of which must have involved the administration of an Integrated Library System (ILS) or the administration of software that interfaced directly with an ILS.

License

Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License may be required.

Possession of a valid California Class "B" Driver's License may be required.

Note

Recruitment or certification may be limited to candidates with an education, experience, license, and/or certificate background related to specific position vacancy.

Tentative Interview Dates

November 27 & 30, 2026

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at [phone] at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.