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Librarian I
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEY
Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.
As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Librarian I at the Berkeley Public Library!
We are currently hiring for a Children's Librarian for the Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch, located in the South Berkeley neighborhood. The incumbent will have the opportunity to plan and deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate storytimes and other programs for youth ages birth through grade school. They will perform outreach, engage with community partners, support collection management, and work as part of a vibrant, fun, and diverse team of library professionals. The ideal candidate will have a love for children's services, strong knowledge of children's literature and childhood development, experience serving youth, and a deep desire to share library joy with kids and families.
This recruitment will create an eligible list that will be used by the department to fill future temporary and/or career positions in the next 12 months. Full-time and part-time positions may be available. Candidates who are not interested in the current vacancy are still highly encouraged to apply.
See the full job class specifications here: Class Specifications | Librarian I | Class Spec Details
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification is equivalent to graduation from a college or university with a Master's degree in Library Science. Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis.
Other requirements include a valid California driver's license is desireable. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record. Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be received by Monday, April 20, 2026, at 5:00 pm PST and must include a completed application and resume. Please note that resumes are not subsitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc. upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
EXAM PROCESS
- Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review date)
- Competitive review and assessment of the applicant's education, training, and experience (Training & Experience)
- Review of Supplemental Questionnaire
Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral, or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing, and analytical skills; problem-solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability, or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews slated for a date to be determined.
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing tohr@berkeleyca.govat the time of application.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER
The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans’ status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.
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