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? We are seeking a Children’s Services Librarian for the Petaluma Regional Library.

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.
• Employ curiosity and empathy as you help community members develop digital literacy skills.
• Perform collection maintenance work such as weeding and identifying items in need of replacement, and collaborating with the Collection Development team to ensure the collection is relevant, current, represents the community, and serves both the entertainment and education needs of the community.
• Work alongside other branch staff to maintain a safe and welcoming space, through explaining library policies and procedures consistently to patrons and fellow staff, and through proactively dealing with issues as they arise.
• Create fun and informative social media content to reach and engage with our digital audience. Craft press releases and other pieces to support the Library’s Marketing Committee and communications staff in promoting library programs and services to the community.
• Be an active and vital part of the Youth Services team and support and be supported by fellow staff throughout the organization.
• If hired at Librarian II, perform these tasks and 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. The Librarian II requires two years of appropriate professional experience working as a professional librarian. 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 Ranges

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

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

Closing Date

11:59pm, Monday, September 29, 2025

Qualifications (cont.)

Physical Demands: Mobility to work in an office and library setting, use standard office equipment, and travel to branches and events. Visual, auditory, and motor abilities to perform duties, lift up to 50 pounds, and occasionally move items weighing more than 25 pounds.

Environmental Elements / Working Conditions: Office environment with moderate noise levels; may require flexible schedules including evenings and weekends.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of professional library work, including reference, collection development, and program services for diverse age groups.
• Knowledge of cataloging, indexing, and organizing library materials.
• Knowledge of public relations, outreach, and program promotion.
• Ability to develop and present programs, perform reference and readers’ advisory work, and conduct collection development.
• Ability to advise patrons, conduct research, and communicate policies clearly.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and foster positive working relationships.