Librarian I

Future Salary Increases

** June 2026 - 3.53% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 0.03% Market Adjustment)

San Diego County Library (SDCL) is among the top 10 national and international public library providers of eBooks. With 33 branches, two bookmobiles, five kiosks, four outreach vans, countless special events, and a team of enthusiastic and creative staff, SDCL offers San Diego County residents a physical and virtual hub of education, entertainment, and culture.

Every year, five million customers take advantage of SDCL's 16,000 programs and services, checking out more than 11 million items, including books, CDs, DVDs, and more. SDCL is committed to helping the community thrive and grow.

Did you know...
We promote learning, exploration, and discovery for fulfillment and personal growth - we offer various programs for children and adults...

We champion civic engagement and support individuals in shaping the future of their communities - every library branch becomes a polling location and/or a mail ballot drop-off location.

We design opportunities to experience and enjoy culture and the arts as a creator and participant - community feedback and partnerships develop programming that reflects the diverse cultures that we serve.

Please visit the San Diego County Library for more information about the San Diego County Library.

As a Librarian I, you will:

• Keep up with current of library trends
• Provides customers with reference services, information, and reader guidance
• Plan, create, promote and present library programs and events
• Provide supervision to Library Technicians, volunteers, and hourly workers.

Please read the Librarian I job description for more information.
i. Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
ii. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
iii. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master's degree in Library Science (MLS) from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency; OR,
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency, supplemented by a minimum of nine (9) semester or twelve (12) quarter units of graduate library science coursework from an accredited college or university, AND one (1) year of full-time paraprofessional library experience.

Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Conditions of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.

Veteran’s Preference Policy
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veteran's Preference Policy for additional information.

Military Skills Translator
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