Job Description
Salary : $71,364.80 - $95,638.40 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 3-2025-LLIBRAR
Department: Department of Public Services
Opening Date: 03/14/2025
Description UPDATE: Closing date extended from 4/4/2025 - Continuous Until Filled. We will reviewing applications in batches with the following cutoff dates: April 4th, 2025, May 4, 2025, June 4th, 2025, etc. Ideal Candidate Sacramento Public Library is looking for adaptable, motivated, and forward-looking information professionals who supports a growth mindset. The
Librarian position supports the community by working holistically and collaboratively to support their region and the organization as a whole. Librarians will actively foster community connections and find ways to create partnerships to enrich the experiences available in the region and/or branch.
Librarians should have strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; great follow-through, the ability to work effectively in teams and small groups, a strong commitment to outreach and collaboration, familiarity with core research resources, tools, and methods in information science. The Librarian will work with the appropriate departments or persons to develop services and programs to support community-wide initiatives and identify, understand, measure, and implement those programs and services. The Librarian position will be the Librarian-in-Charge when the Branch Supervisor is not available. Librarians will be expected to participate on relevant project teams, systemwide committees, and engage in professional development activities.
Examples of Duties (Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Works in public service area answering information and readers' advisory questions;
- Identifies and locates library materials and assists customers in locating materials;
- Assists and instructs customers in use of library resources, facilities, and policies;
- May perform copy and original cataloging and classification of library materials;
- Coordinates selection and acquisitions processes for library materials, including maintaining standing orders and serials databases and files and monitoring holds buy ratios;
- Designs and presents programs and presentations and accompanying materials;
- Assists in training staff newly assigned to work area;
- Keeps records and statistics; prepares reports;
- Keeps abreast of practices and trends in public librarianship by attending workshops and educational programs and reading periodicals and specialized literature; and recommends more efficient practices;
- Attends meetings, training and seminars; participates in various committees and team activities;
- Fills in for any subordinate position, as needed;
- Maintains positive relationships with other staff and members of the public;
- Requires regular and punctual employee presence;
- Acts as a representative of Sacramento Public Library to the public;
- May: Select new and replacement materials and perform collection management functions in assigned area;
- Perform outreach activities, including school visits, story time presentation, and contacting community organization and agencies;
- Carry out or supervisor special projects;
- Prepare schedule;
- Supervise shelvers and volunteers;
- Perform circulation functions;
- Be in charge of a department or branch during short term absence of supervisor;
- Perform simple repair and maintenance on computers and other equipment; and
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited university;
- No experience necessary;
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, BONDING AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED
A valid Class C California Driver's license may be required for some positions at the time of appointment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Skill in operating relevant computer systems, including hardware and software; current audio-visual equipment; and office machines.
- Position may require some travel throughout the library service area;
- May require working evening and weekend shifts;
Supplemental Information For more information about this position, please view the Class Spec
Full-Time and Part-Time Career employees are eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and more!
01
Do you have a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited university?
- Yes
- No
- Will be earning MLIS within 3 months of application date
02
Are you available to work evenings and weekends? Current branch operating hours can be found here: but staff may be required to work additional hours as needed.
03
Are you currently employed with the Sacramento Public Library?
04
Are you fluent in any languages other than English?If yes, please select one language.
- No
- American Sign Language
- Arabic
- Cantonese
- Dari
- Farsi
- Hindi
- Hmong
- Mandarin
- Pashto
- Punjabi
- Russian
- Spanish
- Tagalog
- Urdu
- Ukranian
- Vietnamese
- Other
05
Tell us about your experience providing library services to the general public. If you do not have direct experience, tell us about any coursework, projects, or internships you took as part of your MLIS program that prepared you to serve diverse community needs. What aspects of public library service are you most passionate about and why?
06
Describe your experience gathering community feedback and input to develop high quality service points, programs, and partnerships. How have you conducted community needs assessments and used that information for short and long-term planning? If you do not have direct experience, please share any coursework, projects or internships that have prepared you for this work.
07
How has your experience and background prepared you to be effective in an environment that emphasizes diversity?
08
Can you describe a time when you handled a security-related incident in a library or public service setting? How did you assess the situation, respond to ensure the safety of patrons and staff, and follow up after the incident? If you haven't encountered a security issue directly, how would you approach handling a disruptive or potentially unsafe situation in the library?
Required Question Sacramento Public Library
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