Job Description
Salary : $69,784.00 - $109,740.80 Annually
Location : Irvine, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03775
Department: Community Services
Opening Date: 02/25/2025
Closing Date: 3/10/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description 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 provide organizational leadership to strategically support the development of a phenomenal municipal library operation. The Librarians, under direction, provides 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. We currently have ten (10) vacancies for this position. 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 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 embrace of a team-oriented approach by living our values every day.
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You may express interest in one or more of the open positions. For questions 12-15, please include a response if you wish to be considered for that position. Otherwise, simply write N/A in the box. Do you understand?
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Have you attached a cover letter and resume?
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Do you possess a Master of Library Science Degree?
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How many years of library experience do you have?
- None
- Less than two (2) years
- More than two (2) years
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Are you able to assist with moving books and library setup including lifting, carrying, and pushing furniture and library materials?
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Do you have experience with training and leading paraprofessional staff and/or volunteers?
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This position will require working some evenings and weekends. Are you available to work such a schedule?
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What is your vision for modern public library services in the City of Irvine?
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What type of work would you be most interested to do as a librarian for the Irvine Public Library System?
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Do you speak any other languages besides English? If yes, please specify which language and your level of proficiency.
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Which of the following vacancies are you interested in (Select 1-4 of the following)
- Librarian - Community Engagement, Children's Services (please answer question 12)
- Librarian - Community Engagement, Teen Services (please answer question 13)
- Librarian- Community Engagement, Adult Services (please answer question 14)
- Librarian- Customer Experience, Borrower Services (please answer question 15)
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Please detail your experience with Children's Services in a public library, including executing programs and other services for children.
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Please detail your experience with Teen Services in a public library, including executing programs and other services for teens.
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Please detail your experience with Adult Services in a public library, including executing programs and other services for adults.
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Please detail your experience with Borrower Services in a public library, including library collection development and/or technology services.
Required Question City of Irvine, CA
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Afternoon shift,