City of Salem, OR
City of Salem, OR is hiring: Bilingual Adult Librarian in Salem
City of Salem, OR, Salem, OR, US, 97308
Salary: $33.83 - $41.16 Hourly
Location : 585 Liberty St SE Salem, OR
Job Type: Fulltime-Career
Job Number: 25-0306-03
Department: Library
Org: Library Admin Services
Opening Date: 12/01/2025
Closing Date: 12/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
Make an impact:
The Salem Public Library is seeking a collaborative, creative, and community-focused individual whose main objective is to deliver exceptional internal and external customer service as a Bilingual Adult Librarian on the Adult Services team at Salem Public Library. If you enjoy working with diverse groups and delivering a variety of high-level services and programs, the Bilingual Adult Librarian may be the perfect opportunity for you!
Learn and grow:
At the Salem Public Library, we value our employees and are committed to supporting their professional development. As a librarian, you will have access to a range of training opportunities offered both within the library and through professional organizations. You will have the chance to engage with the Oregon Library Association and other professional groups while gaining practical experience that strengthens your collection management, outreach, event planning, reader's advisory, and customer service skills. In addition, you will have the opportunity to further develop leadership and problem solving abilities as a member of the Person in Charge team.
What you will do:
The Bilingual Adult Librarian will create and maintain meaningful connections with patrons, coworkers, and library partners. This position will manage a portion of the library's collection in a proactive, responsive, and inclusive manner. The librarian will plan, conduct, and evaluate events and activities that support lifelong learning for adults of all ages. This role will collaborate with coworkers and support the library's mission of "engaging all of Salem in lifelong learning, accessing information, and making meaningful connections."
The Bilingual Adult Librarian will be responsible to assisting Spanish speaking patrons in person, by phone, and by email, maintaining the Spanish language adult collection through selection, evaluation, and deselection of materials, conducting library programs, tours, and community outreach in both Spanish and English, and assisting with the written translation of library promotional materials.
A marker of success in this role will be the ability to support and further the objectives outlined in the library's 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.
Learn more about the Salem Public Library at:
Additional information on job responsibilities:
What can we offer you for all your hard work?
What are the minimum qualifications?
What you will bring along:
About us:
Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit the
The City of Salem organization has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City of Salem employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members and works collaboratively with five labor unions.
Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for
How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
To apply, click on the green "Apply" button to complete your application. Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and complete the application.
Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.
You may subscribe for automatic notification of job openings at the City through the - sign up today!
For more information about employment at the City of Salem, please visit our website at
This announcement is not an implied contract and may be modified or revoked without notice.
For benefits information, please, go to:
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What is your highest level of education? College Degree must be in Library and/or Information Science or related fields (e.g., business management, hospitality, social work, or psychology, etc.)We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.
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How many years of experience do you have working in a public library, in library related roles or similar positions, or through a combination of relevant education, experience, training, and/or professional practice? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.
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Are you bilingual with proficiency in both English and Spanish, including speaking, reading and writing in Spanish?We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.
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How many years of experience do you have working in a customer service role? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.
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How many years of experience do you have in library programming? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.
06
How many years of experience do you have in community outreach and engagement? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.
07
How many years of experience do you have as a person-in-charge responsible for addressing and resolving issues that impact services and operations? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.
08
How many years of experience do you have in material selection and collection maintenance? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.
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Location : 585 Liberty St SE Salem, OR
Job Type: Fulltime-Career
Job Number: 25-0306-03
Department: Library
Org: Library Admin Services
Opening Date: 12/01/2025
Closing Date: 12/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
Make an impact:
The Salem Public Library is seeking a collaborative, creative, and community-focused individual whose main objective is to deliver exceptional internal and external customer service as a Bilingual Adult Librarian on the Adult Services team at Salem Public Library. If you enjoy working with diverse groups and delivering a variety of high-level services and programs, the Bilingual Adult Librarian may be the perfect opportunity for you!
Learn and grow:
At the Salem Public Library, we value our employees and are committed to supporting their professional development. As a librarian, you will have access to a range of training opportunities offered both within the library and through professional organizations. You will have the chance to engage with the Oregon Library Association and other professional groups while gaining practical experience that strengthens your collection management, outreach, event planning, reader's advisory, and customer service skills. In addition, you will have the opportunity to further develop leadership and problem solving abilities as a member of the Person in Charge team.
What you will do:
The Bilingual Adult Librarian will create and maintain meaningful connections with patrons, coworkers, and library partners. This position will manage a portion of the library's collection in a proactive, responsive, and inclusive manner. The librarian will plan, conduct, and evaluate events and activities that support lifelong learning for adults of all ages. This role will collaborate with coworkers and support the library's mission of "engaging all of Salem in lifelong learning, accessing information, and making meaningful connections."
The Bilingual Adult Librarian will be responsible to assisting Spanish speaking patrons in person, by phone, and by email, maintaining the Spanish language adult collection through selection, evaluation, and deselection of materials, conducting library programs, tours, and community outreach in both Spanish and English, and assisting with the written translation of library promotional materials.
A marker of success in this role will be the ability to support and further the objectives outlined in the library's 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.
Learn more about the Salem Public Library at:
Additional information on job responsibilities:
- Interact daily with members of the public to deliver library services and provide information in person at a variety of service desks, as well as via phone and email.
- Connect customers with library products, services, materials, and events, including answering and resolving questions about services and accounts, and providing information, directions and referrals.
- Provide routine and complex reference and readers' advisory services as required.
- Maintain a high level of technical expertise and instruct patrons in the use of library technology and digital resources.
- Design, plan, and implement events and activities for adults at the library and other community locations, with a focus on reaching community members not currently attending library events.
- Represent the library at community events and meetings to promote awareness of the library's resources, services, and programs.
- Manage an assigned area of the library collection, including the selection, evaluation, and maintenance of materials and other resources in according to the Salem Public Library Collection Development Policy.
- Answer questions about library policies, facilities, and resources.
- Support the implementation of library rules and procedures by reporting concerns and being aware of surroundings.
- Remain calm, creative, and flexible when managing stressful or emergency situations.
- Serve as part of the library's Person in Charge team as needed.
- Assist with and participate in the training, development, and direction of library staff and volunteers.
- Lead, collaborate, and actively participate in work groups, project teams, and committees.
- Maintain proficiency by attending trainings, webinars, and workshops.
- Work as needed at the West Salem Branch located at 395 Glen Creek Rd. NW, Salem, OR 97304.
- Perform all work of lower library classifications as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What can we offer you for all your hard work?
- 5% Bilingual incentive for qualifying candidate.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
- Competitive pay.
- Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
- Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Voluntary long-term care.
- Employee wellness program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee health clinic.
- Position schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, including one evening shift per week.
- The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials.
What are the minimum qualifications?
- Must pass the pre-employment background check and drug test (including marijuana.).
- Must have an Oregon Driver license and a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards.
- A college degree from an accredited college or university in a related field to program assignment (i.e., library science, business management, hospitality, social work, psychology, etc.), and some work experience related specifically to libraries or a combination of education, experience, and/or training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish (speaking, reading and writing).
- Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.
What you will bring along:
- Experience working with adults;
- Knowledge of strong organizational skills;
- Experience managing competing demands in a rapidly changing environment;
- Experience providing direct customer service to people of all ages and backgrounds;
- Knowledge of meeting deadlines in a timely and efficient manner;
- Experience communicating effectively with the public, coworkers, and supervisors;
- Experience working independently with minimal supervision;
- Knowledge of responsible decision-making, with a mature and professional approach.
About us:
Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit the
The City of Salem organization has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City of Salem employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members and works collaboratively with five labor unions.
Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for
How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
To apply, click on the green "Apply" button to complete your application. Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and complete the application.
Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.
You may subscribe for automatic notification of job openings at the City through the - sign up today!
For more information about employment at the City of Salem, please visit our website at
This announcement is not an implied contract and may be modified or revoked without notice.
For benefits information, please, go to:
01
What is your highest level of education? College Degree must be in Library and/or Information Science or related fields (e.g., business management, hospitality, social work, or psychology, etc.)We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.
- High school graduate or GED
- Some college, no degree
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate's degree
- N/A
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How many years of experience do you have working in a public library, in library related roles or similar positions, or through a combination of relevant education, experience, training, and/or professional practice? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.
- No experience
- Less than 6 months
- 6-12 months
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- More than 3 years
03
Are you bilingual with proficiency in both English and Spanish, including speaking, reading and writing in Spanish?We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.
- Yes
- No
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How many years of experience do you have working in a customer service role? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1-3 years
- More than 3 years
05
How many years of experience do you have in library programming? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1-3 years
- More than 3 years
06
How many years of experience do you have in community outreach and engagement? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1-3 years
- More than 3 years
07
How many years of experience do you have as a person-in-charge responsible for addressing and resolving issues that impact services and operations? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1-3 years
- More than 3 years
08
How many years of experience do you have in material selection and collection maintenance? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1-3 years
- More than 3 years
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