Senior Librarian – Children's Services

Carlsbad, City of (CA); Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Carlsbad invites applications for a Senior Librarian of Public Services, specializing in children's services. You will plan, supervise, and evaluate library programs, and ensure top‑quality user experiences for patrons.

Experience in leadership, customer service, and program development is essential. Reporting to the Deputy Library Director or a Principal Librarian, you will manage staff, budgets, and community partnerships while advancing library services across the Carlsbad

Qualifications

• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school.
• Three years of professional library work experience, including two years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists patrons in using the Library and ensures high-quality user experiences.
• Plans, manages and administers professional library services.
• Recruits, selects, schedules and trains staff; may approve timecards.
• Supervises staff and provides input on disciplinary matters.
• Promotes libraries, library services and programs.
• Manages programming; schedules and publicizes events.
• Maintains community relations with schools and civic groups.
• Prepares reports and participates in library projects.
• Leads committees and represents the service area at meetings.

Education

Master of Library Science

Job description

The City of Carlsbad invites applications for a Senior Librarian of Public Services, specializing in children's services. You will plan, supervise, and evaluate library programs, and ensure top‑quality user experiences for patrons.

Experience in leadership, customer service, and program development is essential. Reporting to the Deputy Library Director or a Principal Librarian, you will manage staff, budgets, and community partnerships while advancing library services across the Carlsbad