Librarian Jobs in Los Angeles

The OC Public Libraries (OCPL) is seeking Librarians to join an established team of professionals participating in progressive programs at branches throughout the county. OCPL currently has three adult librarian vacancies at the Westminster and Costa Mesa Branch Libraries. This list may be used for other vacancies in the Librarian classification.

OCPL is composed of thirty-four branch libraries located in twenty-four cities and the unincorporated areas of the County. OCPL has an annual budget of $35 million, approximately 500 employees, a collection of over 2.6 million volumes, an annual circulation of over seven million items and state of the art automated systems including a new SIRSI ILS. OCPL serves a diverse clientele of over 1.5 million people, develops collections in twelve languages, and offers the full range of contemporary public library services including 24/7 online reference and an adult literacy program.

• Identify community needs and plan, organize, and provide library program services with minimum supervision
• Effectively communicate ideas and thoughts verbally and in writing
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Make and maintain positive ongoing relationships with the community and organizations; Ability to react tactfully and diplomatically during interactions with staff, the public and community groups while adhering to and enforcing sound library policies, procedures and practices
• Assist patrons and staff with the use of library resources; may train, guide and mentor paraprofessional staff
• Provide reference, readers’ advisory and referral services to patrons; and other duties as assigned

Education: Associate Librarian – possession of a Master’s in Library Science/Library and Information Science within 90 days of appointment. Librarian – possession of a Master’s in Library Science/Library and Information Science AND one year library experience that demonstrates the abilities and knowledge referenced above.

• Valid Class C or higher California Driver’s License by date of hire.
• Demonstrable ability to write clearly, concisely and persuasively.

Knowledge of: Collection development and management, including audio-visual and electronic resource selection, weeding and cataloging procedures; modern library policies, methods and practices; patron advisory methods and practices; and awareness of current developments in the librarian field and delivery of library services. Associate Librarian is the entry level in this series, and is designated to provide incumbents with the experience and training necessary to plan, organize, and provide library services at the journey level with a minimum of supervision within one year. The starting salary for Associates is $24.49 per hour.

Applications must address all the areas in which you have expertise and the specific competencies related to the position, as applications will be screened and rated accordingly. After screening, the qualified candidates will be notified by email of the next step in the selection process. After the selection procedures have been completed, Human Resources will establish an eligible list of qualified candidates.

Apply online by clicking on “Apply” link at the top of this announcement. Only online applications will be accepted. If you have recruitment questions, please contact Linda Humphreys at (714) 566-3029.

Orange County, is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply