Librarian I-II (Multiple vacancies)

JOB
The two current vacancies are for Librarian I/II for the Santa Cruz Public Libraries in the following assignments: 1) Teen Services at the Downtown Branch 2) Life Literacy Center Librarian I/II at the Downtown Branch. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other Regular and Temporary Librarian I/II vacancies that may occur during the life of the list, to include but not limited to other areas of assignment such as Adult Services, Youth Services, Outreach, Collection Management Service, and Generalist (All Ages) in any branch of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. The eligibility list established from this recruitment is valid for up to one year from the date established unless the list is extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director. The Teen Librarian I/II at the Downtown Branch is responsible for designing, creating and delivering programs and services for teens at the Downtown branch. They will work 3-4 scheduled desk shifts per week at the Youth Services Reference Desk, providing reference, information and readers’ advisory assistance to youth and the adults who care for them and work with them. The Teen Librarian will maintain a regular presence in the Teen area during after-school hours, offering programs, reference, information and readers’ advisory services to Teens and the adults who support them. They will also lead class visits and conduct outreach to schools served by the Downtown branch, participate in community engagement and outreach events, and collaborate with community organizations and agencies supporting Teens countywide. The Teen Librarian will work closely with the Downtown branch staff team, the librarians in neighboring branches, the Youth Programs systemwide team, and the Librarians Team.The Life Literacy Center Librarian I/II at the Downtown Branch: This Librarian position is based at the Downtown library branch and focuses on serving vulnerable populations. The work assignment involves managing the operations of the Life Literacies Center and fostering partnerships related to life literacies, such as working with social services agencies. The librarian will represent the library at offsite community engagement events. The role includes participation in the Adult Programs and Services systemwide team and the Downtown library branch staff team. A key focus will be contributing to strategic plan initiatives centered on inclusion, the Downtown branch, and enhancing services for vulnerable patrons. The librarian will have regular reference desk shifts at the branch. The work schedule will include either Saturdays or Sundays.The Santa Cruz Public Libraries consist of 10 neighborhood library branches, a web-based digital library, a Bookmobile and community-based programs. To learn more about the Santa Cruz Public Library System go to https://www.santacruzpl.org The salary range for Librarian I is $6,101.00 - $7,865.00 monthly. The salary range for Librarian II is $6,400.00 - $8,249.00 monthly.Recruitment 26-050APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: The following process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Director. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.On Thursday, 03/12/26 recruitment will close. All application materials must be received by the Human Resources Department by 5:00 pm; postmarks are not accepted. To apply, submit: Application- online application only. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out the application form completely. Click the Apply button to begin the online process.Response to supplemental questions- will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Any work experience described here must also be included in your employment history on the main application. Weeks of 03/16 and 03/23/26: Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates will be notified of their status in the recruitment by 04/01/26.Weeks of 04/06, 04/13/26, and/or 04/20/26: Interviews will be tentatively scheduled for top candidates. The examination process will include an interview and may include a written and/or performance exercise. Basic FunctionUnder general direction applies the core competencies of a professional librarian and their knowledge gained from practice and continuing education to deliver customer-driven public library services. The librarian provides a high level of expertise in designing, delivering, evaluating, and continuously improving collections, programs and services, and library operations within prescribed funding limits. Librarians work both independently and in teams with other professionals and support staff to achieve best practices in a continuously changing technological environment. Librarians are expected to be active in professional library associations, continuing education, and activities that develop their professional competency and enable their currency in a constantly changing social, cultural, and technological environment.Distinguishing CharacteristicsLibrarian I – This is the entry level professional Librarian. The Librarian I is expected to have mastered the core competencies of a professional librarian from an ALA-accredited Master’s degree program. This classification is distinguished from the Librarian II by the length of service as an entry level librarian. Incumbents hired as a Librarian I will be promoted to Librarian II upon successful completion of one year of service in which they have successfully demonstrated their professional competencies in the conduct of the assignments. Librarian II –Librarian II is distinguished from Librarian I by having successfully demonstrated their mastery of core competencies of a professional librarian. In addition, Librarian IIs, by virtue of their education and practical experience, have developed expertise in one or more disciplines such as in reader’s advisory, information search and discovery, early literacy and language development, digital literacy, collection and content development, library services and programming for specific age groups or user groups, and multicultural expertise.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(May include, but are not limited to, those duties listed below.)Any combination of the following duties dependent upon Library System needs or individual position requirements: Designs, develops, and delivers library programs and services directly and through staff and volunteers.Performs direct service to the public in efficiently and accurately locating information and/or guiding the searcher in person, on the telephone, and online, effectively using the full range of search and technology options available through the library system. Provides expert advice to readers in identifying titles, authors, genre, and subject matter of interest specifically to the searcher or client group.Strategically creates content for the library’s virtual services component, for programs, and for services, including for age-specific audiences such as children, families, adults, seniors, and teens.Provides subject expertise to collaboratively develop collections and content for the library’s virtual and physical collections.Conducts original cataloging of books, government documents, media, serials, and other material; identifies and corrects problems related to obsolete, conflicting, or incorrect cataloging; interprets cataloging and classification rules and practices for other staff.Speaks to school and community groups regarding library services and resources.Designs and delivers educational programming for various age-groups related to reading, literacy, and digital fluency, for example, customized for the needs of various audiences. Programming is online or face-to-face and may take a variety of forms including book talks, lectures, story hours, workshops, one-on-one consultation, group instruction, performances, and presentations.Designs and supervises the installation of displays and exhibits.Assists in developing, modifying and evaluating library practices and procedures.Interacts with the public, informs patrons of Library System policies and procedures, and provides constructive feedback to library management concerning same.Represents the Library in cooperative relations with other agencies.Prepares reports, presentations, and correspondence on behalf of the library.Participates in professional activities to be current with trends, best practices, and innovations in library practice and technology.Supervises, trains, and evaluates subordinate personnel; may arrange employee work schedules.Keeps informed of professional developments; attends professional meetings and training.Performs other related duties that may be reasonably expected as part of this classification. WORKING CONDITIONSThe position requires frequent sitting, walking and grasping in the performance of daily activities. Occasional reaching, repetitive use of hands, working overhead and stooping is required. The position requires near and far vision and normal hearing in the performance of daily activities. The need to lift up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis is required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Director of Libraries Assistant Director of Libraries Library Division Manager Librarian III Librarian II Librarian I Library Specialist Library Assistant IV Library Assistant III/Library Information Specialist Library Assistant II/Bookmobile Library Assistant Library Assistant I