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Librarian Job at Careers In Government in Irvine

Careers In Government
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2025
  • Salary : $69,784.00 - $109,740.80 Annually USD
  • The City of Irvine seeks ten (10) collaborative and innovative professionals to take a role of Librarian in the development of Irvine's new, locally operated and world-class public library system. The Librarians will serve the Senior Librarian and Principal Librarian, building upon established community connections and providing organizational leadership to strategically support the development of a phenomenal municipal library operation. The Librarians, under direction, provide excellent customer service while performing professional and technical library work including programming, collection development, and community engagement. Please note that this position will require occasional evening and weekend shifts.

    If you are experienced in well-managed library systems and excited about the prospect of joining an organization that values people and community, the Librarian position could be an excellent opportunity for you! We currently have ten (10) vacancies for this position. We are looking to hire four (4) in April and six (6) in May / June.

    The ten (10) vacancies are split into the following categories :

    • Librarian - Community Engagement, Children's Services
    • Librarian - Community Engagement, Teen Services
    • Librarian - Community Engagement, Adult Services
    • Librarian - Customer Experience, Borrower Services
    • This recruitment will establish an Eligibility List for the Library Services Coordinator (Librarian) position, which will expire on 3 / 10 / 26.

      Your Impact

      Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Recommends print and digital library materials for acquisition and deselection; uses data to evaluate the collection.
    • Evaluates community needs, plans and implements a variety of library programs and services to serve the local community.
    • Serves as a liaison between the library and community groups; participates in community and outreach events; attends workshops and conferences; represents the library at professional and community meetings and events.
    • Participates in the compiling and analysis of reports and statistics.
    • Exercises general and direct supervision of staff and / or volunteers.
    • Advises, assists, and demonstrates the use of library services to library customers.
    • Assists library customers by locating and recommending materials; provides technology and reference assistance to library customers.
    • Interprets and applies library policies and procedures for library customers; responds to suggestions, requests, or concerns from library customers.
    • May serve as person-in-charge of a library location as needed.
    • Find additional information on the Librarian role, please see the class specifications Library Services Coordinator .
    • Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in library services or a field related and two years' experience in library services or community services, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Possess, or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license.
    • Ability to possess or obtain a First Aid and CPR certification within three months of employment required.
    • Ability to exert very moderate physical effort in sedentary to light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
    • Best Fit

    • Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association-accredited program is highly desirable.
    • Ability to provide excellent customer service by meeting the public with courtesy and sensitivity.
    • Ability to apply City Library policies and procedures.
    • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing to a diverse audience.
    • Knowledge of principles and practices of professional library services.
    • Ability to perform complex professional library tasks; implement library programs and services applicable to the needs of the local community.
    • Ability to direct and train assigned library staff or volunteers.
    • The Process

      The selection process will include an examination and a background investigation prior to appointment. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and / or lower classifications within the organization.

      Equal Opportunity Employer

      The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.

      Your Team

      The Community Services Department provides exceptional service, innovative programs, and diverse cultural experiences in vibrant and sustainable spaces. The department consists of the following award-winning programs and services : Human Services; Community Parks, Outreach and Open Space; Athletics, Aquatics, Arts, GP Operations, and Attractions; Reservation, Program Services, and Special Events; Irvine Animal Care Center; Administrative Services; and Library Services.

      The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine's five values of Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine through the embrace of a team-oriented approach by living our values every day.

      Closing Date / Time : 3 / 10 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

      Special Instructions

      Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.

      ABOUT THE COMPANY

      City of Irvine

      The City of Irvine was incorporated on December 28, 1971, under the general laws of the State of California. We operate under a charter law form of government which was adopted in 1975, meaning we have a City Council-City Manager form of government. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to function as the chief administrator of the City. City Council sets the policy directions for the City, and the City Manager is charged with implementing those directions. Additionally, the City Manager keeps the Council informed of City operations, prepares the annual budget, oversees special programs, and coordinates the various department activities.

      Irvine is one of the nation's largest planned urban communities and encompasses over 66 square miles and has a current population of more than 310,000. We contract for fire and medical services with the County of Orange, and have three independent districts : library, educational, and utility services.

      Other government services include : animal control; building and safety regulation and inspection; general administrative services; planning and zoning; police; public facility / capital improvement construction; recreation and cultural programs; refuse collection and recycling; street lighting; street maintenance; landscape maintenance and transportation management.

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