Librarian I/II, Children's Services PETA Job at Sonoma County Library in Califor

Overview

Sonoma County Library Announces an Employment Opportunity: LIBRARIAN I or II, CHILDREN’S SERVICES – PETALUMA. 40 HOURS PER WEEK – FULL TIME. This position is Spanish bilingual preferred.

Do you find joy in bringing library service to the community through innovative programs and outreach? Are you most at home in dynamic, busy library spaces where you can use your librarian skills to present storytimes and STEM programs, help community members access technology, and communicate all the library has to offer? If this sounds like you, we are seeking a Children’s Services Librarian for the Petaluma Regional Library.

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

Closing date: 11:59pm, Monday, September 29, 2025.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Employ curiosity and empathy to help community members develop digital literacy skills.
• Perform collection maintenance such as weeding and identifying items in need of replacement, collaborating with the Collection Development team to ensure a relevant, current, and representative collection that serves both entertainment and education needs.
• Work with branch staff to maintain a safe, welcoming space by explaining library policies and procedures and proactively addressing issues.
• Create engaging social media content to reach digital audiences; craft press releases and materials to support library marketing and communications.
• Be an active member of the Youth Services team and collaborate with staff across the organization.
• At Librarian II level, provide leadership to other staff and serve as Person-In-Charge when the Branch Manager is absent.

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) from an accredited college or university. Librarian II requires two years of appropriate professional library experience. Must have a valid California driver’s license. Spanish bilingual skills preferred.

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

Salary and Benefits

Librarian I: $37.17/hour to $46.43/hour

Librarian II: $39.04/hour to $48.76/hour

Working Conditions

May be required to work flexible schedules including evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands and Environmental Elements: See original job description for details on mobility, vision, hearing, lifting, and environmental conditions.

FLSA: Exempt. This position is represented by the library.