Sonoma County Library is hiring: Librarian I or II, Children's Services, PT SEBA

Overview

Sonoma County Library announces an employment opportunity for part-time Librarian I or II, Children's Services – Sebastopol Regional Library. 20 hours per week. Spanish bilingual preferred.

The position is located at the Sebastopol Regional Library and involves delivering library services and programs to the community, including storytimes, STEM programs, technology assistance, and outreach.

THE POSITION

Please see the attached job specifications for full details about this position.

Typical Tasks

• Provide excellent customer service to all members of the community.
• Deliver innovative children’s programming such as storytimes, STEM programs, music and movement, book clubs, and more.
• Field questions at the service desk from patrons of all ages, and provide accurate, efficient and courteous responses to reference, reader’s advisory, and patron account inquiries.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Library Science (MLS), or Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) degree from an accredited college or university. Librarian II requires two years of appropriate professional experience as a librarian, preferably in a public library. Must have a valid California driver’s license. Spanish bilingual skills preferred.

SALARY

• Librarian I - $37.17/hour to $46.43/hour
• Librarian II - $39.04/hour to $48.76/hour

Closing Date

Closing date: 11:59 PM, Thursday, September 18, 2025.

LIBRARIAN I and LIBRARIAN II – Definitions & Examples Of Typical JOB FUNCTIONS

Note: These sections describe standard duties for Librarian I and Librarian II, including program development, reference and readers’ advisory, collection development, cataloging, outreach, and related activities. Responsibilities may vary by assignment and program area.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge Of:

• Principles, practices, procedures, techniques, and materials of professional library work.
• Techniques and practices of adult, young adult, and children’s services, including readers’ advisory and program presentation.
• Cataloging, indexing, classifying, and organizing library materials.
• Public relations, outreach, and service promotion.
• Program development and presentation for library patrons.
• Bibliographic research, collection development, and weeding standards.
• Applicable laws, codes, and procedures relevant to library work.
• Customer service and communication skills.

Ability To:

• Perform professional library tasks including reference, readers’ advisory, programming, collection development, and cataloging.
• Create and present programs for target age groups.
• Instruct patrons and staff in the use of catalogs and reference tools.
• Evaluate materials for acquisition and participate in collection development.
• Explain policies and procedures; work independently within guidelines.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and use computer technology effectively.
• Interact tactfully with staff and the public, upholding library policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: MLIS/MLS/MSLS from an accredited college or university; Librarian II requires two years of professional librarian experience.

Licenses And Certifications: Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Must be able to work in a standard office and library setting; mobility to travel between branches and community events; standard vision and hearing abilities; ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull carts as needed. May require flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.

Note: This description reflects duties necessary for the role and is not all-inclusive. Management reserves the right to modify duties as needed.