Librarian (P/T - 10 hrs)

City of Pasadena; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Pasadena, California's Pasadena Public Library is seeking an energetic Librarian to support weekend reference and public services. This part-time role covers Friday through Sunday and requires coordinating staff to ensure a welcoming, safe, and helpful environment for patrons.

The ideal candidate will have strong customer service and leadership skills, experience in a busy public library, and an MLS/ALA‑accredited degree (or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree MLS/Librarianship from an ALA-accredited program.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience acceptable.
• Experience supervising staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public in using library facilities, equipment, and resources.
• Respond to inquiries via telephone, PC, or in person.
• Provide reference and readers advisory services.
• Plan and evaluate specialized programs and services.
• Support reviewing and implementing library procedures and work processes.
• Stay current with emerging library practices and technologies.
• Prepare program documentation, user procedures, and instructions.
• Develop resource lists, subject/materials guides, and promotional displays.
• Extend the library's reach through community partnerships and outreach.
• May supervise staff; lead activities in absence of Senior Librarian.

Skills

Adaptability

Oral Communication

Writing

Group Facilitation

Professional & Technical Expertise

Using Technology

Education

MLS/ALA-accredited degree in Library and Information Studies or Librarianship

Job description

The Library and Information Services Department is looking for an energetic, creative, and passionate individual to join our team of Librarians. The position would be for 10 hours per week; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday shifts only. The Pasadena Public Library provides an array of services to all age groups and is a source of information and learning that fosters dynamic, healthy communities. Come join our team!

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional customer service skills, strong leadership abilities, and sound judgment in a busy, fast-paced public library environment. As the lead staff member during weekend operations, this individual must be confident in taking charge, providing direction and support to staff, and responding effectively to challenging situations. They should have strong conflict resolution and de-escalation skills, remain calm and decisive under pressure, and be comfortable making decisions independently when needed. The successful candidate will be adaptable, approachable, and skilled at balancing competing priorities while ensuring a safe, welcoming, and positive experience for both staff and patrons. The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review job description.

• Assist the public in the effective use of library facilities, equipment, services, and other resources.
• Respond to a variety of general and complex inquiries via telephone, personal computer, or in-person.
• Perform research and reference assistance by assessing a broad range of resources including printed material, online databases, and other authoritative resources.
• Provide professional readers advisory services to the public in-person and online.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate specialized programs and services.
• Assist in reviewing and implementing library procedures and work processes.
• Stay current with emerging library practices and technologies.
• Prepare and update program documentation, user procedures, and instructions.
• Develop resource lists, subject/materials guides, and promotional displays.
• Extend the library's reach into the community through collaborative partnerships and outreach programs and services.
• May train, evaluate and direct the activities of assigned staff.
• May be temporarily assigned broader supervisory and/or lead responsibilities in the absence of the Senior Librarian.

COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability - Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires.
• Oral Communication - Engaging effectively in dialogue.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing.
• Group Facilitation - Enabling constructive and productive group interaction.
• Professional & Technical Expertise - Applying technical subject matter to the job.
• Using Technology - Working with electronic hardware and software applications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an American Library Association-accredited college or university with a Master of Science degree in Library and Information Studies or Librarianship from a program accredited by the American Library Association; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Prior experience supervising staff or managing operations in a public-facing environment is preferred and will be considered during initial screening.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process will consist of a training and experience evaluation, interview panel, and department-level interviews.

VACANCY INFORMATION

There is currently one part-time vacancy in the Libraries and Information Services Department. The resulting eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill these vacancies and similar vacancies in the future. Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one-year probationary work period.

Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and comply with the City's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy during the course of employment.