Librarian

The City of Irvine seeks ten (10) collaborative and innovative professionals to take a role of Librarian in the development of Irvine's new, locally operated and world class public library system. The Librarians will serve the Senior Librarian and Principal Librarian, building upon established community connections and provide organizational leadership to strategically support the development of a phenomenal municipal library operation. The Librarians, under direction, provides excellent customer service while performing professional and technical library work including programming, collection development, and community engagement. Please note that this position will require occasional evening and weekend shifts.

If you are experienced in well-managed library systems and excited about the prospect of joining an organization that values people and community, the Librarian position could be an excellent opportunity for you! We currently have ten (10) vacancies for this position. We are looking to hire four (4) in April and six (6) in May/June.

• Recommends print and digital library materials for acquisition and deselection; uses data to evaluate the collection.
• Evaluates community needs, plans and implements a variety of library programs and services to serve the local community.
• Serves as a liaison between the library and community groups; participates in community and outreach events; attends workshops and conferences; represents the library at professional and community meetings and events.
• Participates in the compiling and analysis of reports and statistics.
• Exercises general and direct supervision of staff and/or volunteers.
• Advises, assists, and demonstrates the use of library services to library customers.
• Assists library customers by locating and recommending materials; provides technology and reference assistance to library customers.
• Interprets and applies library policies and procedures for library customers; responds to suggestions, requests or concerns from library customers.
• May serve as person-in-charge of a library location as needed
• Find additional information on the Librarian role, please see the class specifications Library Services Coordinator.

• Bachelor's degree in library services or field related and two years' experience in library services or community services, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Possess, or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license.
• Ability to possess or obtain a First Aid and CPR certification within three months of employment required.
• Ability to exert very moderate physical effort in sedentary to light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, carrying, pushing and pulling.

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association-accredited program is highly desirable.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service by meeting the public with courtesy and sensitivity.
• Ability to apply City Library policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing to a diverse audience.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of professional library services.
• Ability to perform complex professional library tasks; implement library programs and services applicable to the needs of the local community.
• Ability to direct and train assigned library staff or volunteers.