Anaheim Public Library is hiring: Librarian (4 positions) in Redwood City

Overview

Redwood City Public Library is hiring four Librarians. The mission of Redwood City Public Library is to cultivate community and advance equity by welcoming all people to experience the shared joys of literacy and learning. These positions play a key role in advancing that mission by fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging for the diverse youth and adults in our community.

Responsibilities

• Youth Services - Librarian I, II, Lead: A dynamic, energetic, team-oriented full-time (38-hours per week) Librarian, to coordinate the library’s outreach and deliver innovative programs and services for children and families at the Downtown Library and throughout the community.
• Teen Services - Librarian I, II, Lead: A dynamic, energetic, team oriented full-time (38-hours per week) Librarian, to deliver innovative programs and services for teens with diverse backgrounds and abilities and to coordinate the library’s outreach to middle/high schools and throughout the community.
• Adult Services - Librarian I, II, Lead: Seeking full-time Librarians (38-hours per week) with expertise in cataloging, collection development, programming for adults, outreach and exceptional customer service.
• Neighborhood Services - Librarian I/II: This position is flexibly staffed at the Librarian I/II level, depending on the candidate’s experience. A dynamic, energetic, team oriented full-time (38-hours per week) Librarian I/II to deliver innovative services and programs for children, families and teens, at the family friendly Redwood Shores Branch Library and Schaberg Branch Library.

Education & Training

Education & Training: Possession of Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited college or university.

Experience

• Librarian I: No experience required.
• Librarian II: Two years of experience performing professional library work.
• Lead Librarian: Two years of experience performing professional library work as a Librarian. Experience in a public setting handling in-charge duties is desirable.

Licenses & Certificates

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record, or ability to reliably relocate between locations as needed during scheduled work shift.

Abilities

• Perform professional library tasks in areas of information services, collection services, technology services, outreach services, and youth and adult services.
• Operate library system databases.
• Provide a high level of customer service in a professional manner.
• Assist library customers in response to information services and related library questions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work well with children, their care providers and parents.
• Work independently in absence of supervision.
• Work as a team player within a work group
• Promote the love of learning, literature and libraries. Supervise and train assigned staff.

Knowledge

• Principles and procedures of professional library work including methods, practices, and techniques of library classification, cataloging, and Information services.
• Policies, procedures and functions of a library system.
• Public library materials selection standards and procedures.
• Library methods, techniques, and sources.
• Cataloging and bibliographic databases and rules for entry of library material.
• Interpersonal communication techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public.
• Materials and services available in public libraries.
• Programming and outreach.

Application & Background Check

A City application is required. Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to pass a background check (at no cost to the candidate) including:

• Criminal History Check
• DMV Check
• Fingerprint Check
• TB Test
• Reference Check