Librarian I/II Job at Anaheim Public Library in San Jose
Anaheim Public Library, San Jose, CA, United States
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees plays a key role in the success of San José, the heart of Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work.
The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration prohibited by federal, state or local laws. The City of San José offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, contact 408‑535‑1285, 711 (TTY), or send email to CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov.
About the Department
The San José Public Library (SJPL) employs over 600 staff, a 23 % bilingual workforce, and operates 24 branch libraries plus the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. SJPL serves roughly one‑million residents with over 6 million visitors and 8 million item circulations annually. It leads the Education and Digital Literacy Strategy and the SJ Access digital equity initiative, providing free Wi‑Fi, tech lending, and multilingual digital literacy programs.
Position Duties
San José Public Library seeks full‑time and part‑time Librarians (Librarian I / II) to provide exemplary customer service, intellectual freedom, and innovative library programs. Responsibilities include:
Planning, delivering, and evaluating programs for all ages (story time, STEAM, outreach, coding, volunteer engagement).
Providing advanced reference and research services, maintaining the library catalog, and supervising library technology.
Collaborating with community partners, schools, and city departments to promote literacy, digital equity, and lifelong learning.
Managing collections, preservation, and library resources while ensuring compliance with library policies and federal/state regulations.
Participating in staff training, professional development, and the library’s continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Librarian I: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited institution.
Librarian II: Master’s Degree in Library Science plus at least one year of professional library experience.
Selection Process
The hiring process includes a written application, responses to job‑specific questions, and one or more interviews. Only candidates who best match the position are invited to interview.
Other Qualifications
Job Expertise – Knowledge of professional/technical principles, library policies, and applicable regulations.
Continuous Improvement – Identifies learning opportunities and applies best practices.
Customer Service – Anticipates customers’ needs and delivers services efficiently.
Initiative – Proactively plans, manages responsibilities, and pursues educational opportunities.
Planning – Aligns unit goals with organizational strategy and ensures optimal resource use.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills – Builds effective relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
Technology Use/Management – Integrates technology to improve program effectiveness.
Communications Skills – Articulates information clearly orally and in writing.
Employment Eligibility
Federal law requires verification of eligibility to work in the United States. The City of San José will not sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications or transfers for H1‑B or other visa types.
AI and the Hiring Process
AI tools may support application preparation, but authenticity and accuracy are paramount. AI can supplement, not replace, the originality and judgment the City seeks in employees. All application responses and interview answers must reflect the candidate’s own knowledge, skills, and experiences.
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In Summary: The San José Public Library (SJPL) employs over 600 staff, a 23 % bilingual workforce, and operates 24 branch libraries plus the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library . Responsibilities include: Planning, delivering, and evaluating programs for all ages (story time, STEAM, outreach, coding, volunteer engagement). Providing advanced reference and research services, maintaining the library catalog, and supervising library technology .
En Español: Nuestra fuerza laboral diversa e inclusiva de más de 7.000 empleados juega un papel clave en el éxito de San José, el corazón del Valle del Silicio. Todos los empleados de la Ciudad de San Jose trabajan juntos como un equipo para hacer de São José un lugar vibrante, innovador y deseable para vivir y trabajar. La Ciudad de san José es un empresario de igualdad de oportunidades. Los solicitantes de todas las ofertas de trabajo se considerarán sin importar su edad, raza, color, sexo, origen nacional, orientación sexual, discapacidad, estatus veterano o cualquier otra consideración prohibida por leyes federales, estatales o locales. Las responsabilidades incluyen: Planificar, entregar y evaluar programas para todas las edades (tiempo de historias, STEAM, divulgación, codificación, participación voluntaria). Proporcionar servicios avanzados de referencia e investigación, mantener el catálogo de la biblioteca y supervisar la tecnología de la Biblioteca. Colaborar con socios comunitarios, escuelas y departamentos municipales para promover la alfabetización, equidad digital y aprendizaje permanente. Gestionar colecciones, preservación y recursos bibliotecarios al tiempo que se asegura el cumplimiento de las políticas bibliográficas y regulaciones federales / estatales. Participar en capacitación del personal, desarrollo profesional y iniciativas de mejora continua de la library Experiencia mínima Educación y Bibliotecaría I: Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited institution. Librarian II: Masters Degree en Library Plus at least one year of professional library experience. Planificación Alinea los objetivos de la unidad con una estrategia organizacional y garantiza el uso óptimo de recursos. Trabajo en equipo e Competencias Interpersonales Construye relaciones efectivas con colegas y supervisores. Uso/Gestión Tecnológica Integra tecnología para mejorar la eficacia del programa. Habilidades de Comunicación Articula información claramente oralmente y por escrito.
The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration prohibited by federal, state or local laws. The City of San José offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, contact 408‑535‑1285, 711 (TTY), or send email to CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov.
About the Department
The San José Public Library (SJPL) employs over 600 staff, a 23 % bilingual workforce, and operates 24 branch libraries plus the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. SJPL serves roughly one‑million residents with over 6 million visitors and 8 million item circulations annually. It leads the Education and Digital Literacy Strategy and the SJ Access digital equity initiative, providing free Wi‑Fi, tech lending, and multilingual digital literacy programs.
Position Duties
San José Public Library seeks full‑time and part‑time Librarians (Librarian I / II) to provide exemplary customer service, intellectual freedom, and innovative library programs. Responsibilities include:
Planning, delivering, and evaluating programs for all ages (story time, STEAM, outreach, coding, volunteer engagement).
Providing advanced reference and research services, maintaining the library catalog, and supervising library technology.
Collaborating with community partners, schools, and city departments to promote literacy, digital equity, and lifelong learning.
Managing collections, preservation, and library resources while ensuring compliance with library policies and federal/state regulations.
Participating in staff training, professional development, and the library’s continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Librarian I: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited institution.
Librarian II: Master’s Degree in Library Science plus at least one year of professional library experience.
Selection Process
The hiring process includes a written application, responses to job‑specific questions, and one or more interviews. Only candidates who best match the position are invited to interview.
Other Qualifications
Job Expertise – Knowledge of professional/technical principles, library policies, and applicable regulations.
Continuous Improvement – Identifies learning opportunities and applies best practices.
Customer Service – Anticipates customers’ needs and delivers services efficiently.
Initiative – Proactively plans, manages responsibilities, and pursues educational opportunities.
Planning – Aligns unit goals with organizational strategy and ensures optimal resource use.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills – Builds effective relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
Technology Use/Management – Integrates technology to improve program effectiveness.
Communications Skills – Articulates information clearly orally and in writing.
Employment Eligibility
Federal law requires verification of eligibility to work in the United States. The City of San José will not sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications or transfers for H1‑B or other visa types.
AI and the Hiring Process
AI tools may support application preparation, but authenticity and accuracy are paramount. AI can supplement, not replace, the originality and judgment the City seeks in employees. All application responses and interview answers must reflect the candidate’s own knowledge, skills, and experiences.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: The San José Public Library (SJPL) employs over 600 staff, a 23 % bilingual workforce, and operates 24 branch libraries plus the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library . Responsibilities include: Planning, delivering, and evaluating programs for all ages (story time, STEAM, outreach, coding, volunteer engagement). Providing advanced reference and research services, maintaining the library catalog, and supervising library technology .
En Español: Nuestra fuerza laboral diversa e inclusiva de más de 7.000 empleados juega un papel clave en el éxito de San José, el corazón del Valle del Silicio. Todos los empleados de la Ciudad de San Jose trabajan juntos como un equipo para hacer de São José un lugar vibrante, innovador y deseable para vivir y trabajar. La Ciudad de san José es un empresario de igualdad de oportunidades. Los solicitantes de todas las ofertas de trabajo se considerarán sin importar su edad, raza, color, sexo, origen nacional, orientación sexual, discapacidad, estatus veterano o cualquier otra consideración prohibida por leyes federales, estatales o locales. Las responsabilidades incluyen: Planificar, entregar y evaluar programas para todas las edades (tiempo de historias, STEAM, divulgación, codificación, participación voluntaria). Proporcionar servicios avanzados de referencia e investigación, mantener el catálogo de la biblioteca y supervisar la tecnología de la Biblioteca. Colaborar con socios comunitarios, escuelas y departamentos municipales para promover la alfabetización, equidad digital y aprendizaje permanente. Gestionar colecciones, preservación y recursos bibliotecarios al tiempo que se asegura el cumplimiento de las políticas bibliográficas y regulaciones federales / estatales. Participar en capacitación del personal, desarrollo profesional y iniciativas de mejora continua de la library Experiencia mínima Educación y Bibliotecaría I: Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited institution. Librarian II: Masters Degree en Library Plus at least one year of professional library experience. Planificación Alinea los objetivos de la unidad con una estrategia organizacional y garantiza el uso óptimo de recursos. Trabajo en equipo e Competencias Interpersonales Construye relaciones efectivas con colegas y supervisores. Uso/Gestión Tecnológica Integra tecnología para mejorar la eficacia del programa. Habilidades de Comunicación Articula información claramente oralmente y por escrito.