Librarian (Youth Services)

JOB
Join our team! We're looking for a Youth Services Librarian to inspire young minds.Application Filing deadline: March 23, 2026DefinitionThis is a professional position within the Library Department, performing duties under general supervision that ensure library users are provided with exceptional programs, services and experiences. Duties may be focused within a specialized area of library services, such as Children’s Services, Adult Services, Digital Services, Archives and Local History, and Support Services.Distinguishing CharacteristicsPerforms professional duties including reference and instruction, collection development and management, event and program planning, community outreach, tracking and compiling statistics, and utilizing and managing library technology and digital resources; participates in strategic planning and department goal setting and contributes to developing processes and procedures; enforces customer rules of behavior, and may train and provide direction to subordinate staff, interns and volunteers; may serve as a liaison from the library to community organizations and groups.Areas of Focus - Key Characteristics Children’s Services – Youth programming, development of children’s and teen collections, reference and readers’ advisory, outreach to, and develop partnerships with, schools and youth-serving community organizations, and organizing and overseeing youth volunteer programs.Digital Services - Identify and provide for the community’s technology needs (equipment, services, resources, education/instruction), promote library digital services, manage digital resource vendors, maintain and implement public-facing technologies, evaluate the potential of new technology to further the library‘s strategic goals; develop training materials and guidelines.Local History - Maintenance, preservation, organization and development of Local History Collection and archival materials, provide specialized local history reference services, promote Local History Collection, increase public access to the collection through digitization, cataloging and community outreach and partnerships. Support Services - Manage and implement technologies that are fundamental to library services, including Integrated Library System (acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, information retrieval, public user interfaces) and document management system and equipment, utilize analytics and statistics and create reports to assist staff in decision making about programs, services and operations, manage technology vendors.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Examples of DutiesProvide in-person reference services in-person, and by phone and email.Perform Reader’s Advisory for a wide variety of patrons and connect people to resources that meet their educational, recreational and information needs.Assist students with homework assignments and coordinate with teachers.Educate patrons on how to access and use library resources.Plan, coordinate, and conduct a wide variety of library programs for various ages and general and target audiences and coordinate speakers and third-party vendors for library events.Perform outreach activities for the library's services, programs, and projects by representing the library at community events, giving presentations to groups and organizations, and visiting schools and classrooms. Produce publicity materials that promote and increase public awareness of library services. Develop the library's materials and digital resources collections; select and weed material consistent with the library’s collection development and maintenance policy.Perform routine library walk-throughs to ensure compliance with the library’s rules of behavior, and to address, resolve, and document incidents and complaints; may be delegated to issue suspension letters. Draft processes and procedures and create documentation.Write detailed and descriptive incident and project reports.Train and provide direction to subordinate staff, interns and volunteers.Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working Conditions and Physical Demands: The characteristics of the work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Physical demands include occasional lifting and pushing of objects up to 50 lbs. and some reaching, bending, walking, sitting, stooping, squatting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling; ability to hear and speak on the telephone and in person; dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate library equipment and process and handle materials; vision to use office equipment, keyboard and computer monitor.FLSA StatusNon-ExemptSELECTION PROCEDUREThe final filing date for this recruitment is Monday, March 23, 2026 @ 11:59 pm PDT.The City reserves the right to extend the closing date without notice. Individuals determined to be qualified and best aligned to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.HOW TO APPLYTo be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree) in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents may be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration. Applications will be reviewed in depth and breadth of experience and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to undergo a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Human Resources at (626) 403-7239.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe City of South Pasadena is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of South Pasadena intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (626) 403-7366.The City of South Pasadena is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work.FAIR CHANCE ACTThe City of South Pasadena will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of South Pasadena has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns or challenge the accuracy of the background report (for non-public-safety backgrounds). Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.ABOUT THE CITYThe City of South Pasadena (population 26,047) is a charming community located only eight miles from downtown Los Angeles on the west side of the San Gabriel Valley. South Pasadena is known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, stunning homes, unique small businesses, top-quality schools and a strong commitment to community. South Pasadena is also a full-service city with its own fire, police and water departments.Occupying 3.44 square miles of flatlands and hillsides, South Pasadena’s unique character makes it one of California’s most desirable locations. The City has a rich history of intact late 19th and early 20th Century neighborhoods and residences, giving it a strong claim as one of the oldest and most historic sites in the San Gabriel Valley. One of the first suburbs of Los Angeles, South Pasadena maintains small-town quality, with charming residential streetscapes, and a historic commercial core, making it one of Hollywood’s favorite suburban filming locations, featured in numerous television and big screen productions.South Pasadena is frequently recognized as a family and environmentally friendly community. The City enjoys quiet, attractive, walkable neighborhoods and a low crime rate. There are numerous active community organizations in South Pasadena, including the Oneonta Club, WISPPA, South Pasadena Arts Council, AYSO, Little League, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Women’s Club, Chamber of Commerce, South Pasadena Preservation Foundation, Holy Family Church, St. James Church, South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association, South Pasadena Chinese-American Club, Vecinos and many others. Boasting over 100 acres of parks and playgrounds and more than 21,000 trees, the City’s picturesque environment invites residents and visitors to enjoy numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation. South Pasadena offers an 18 hole, Par-3 golf course, tennis, racquet and pickleball facilities, horse stables and a dog park all in its picturesque Arroyo Seco area.Small, proud and independent, the City of South Pasadena has preserved its status as a unique community for over a hundred years.NOTE: The provisions in this job flyer do not constitute an expressed or implied contract; and any provisions contained in this flyer may be modified or revoked without notice.