Librarian, Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley, CA

Posted February 7, 2023

Job Summary

Salary

$37.95 – $45.50 Hourly
$3,036.00 – $3,640.00 Biweekly
$6,578.00 – $7,886.67 Monthly
$78,936.00 – $94,640.00 Annually

Opening Date

02/06/23

Closing Date

03/10/23 05:00 PM

The Position

Berkeley Public Library in Berkeley, California is seeking exceptional applicants for the role of Librarian I. The Librarian I is an entry level position responsible for public services, including program planning and delivery, outreach, collection management, and community engagement. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification.

The Library has all the following specialty areas in our branches and Central Library: Adult, Children’s, Collection Services, and Teens.

The Library is currently recruiting for a part-time 20-hour-a-week Librarian I position in our Adult Services department in the Central Library.

This job is for you if you like to:

Provide high-quality front-line library services to diverse populations in busy urban public library settings
Collaborate with peers and connect with other organizations and businesses in the community to develop and deliver engaging, enlightening, entertaining, and educational programming to adults and groups of all ages
Think critically and communicate clearly and effectively about solutions to library challenges

Your skill set:

Demonstrates commitment to exceptional customer service
Works collaboratively in a team
Communicates effectively
Builds a relationship with patrons and engages with a diverse community

Required Qualifications

Education

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

A valid California driver’s license is desirable. 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.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge Of:

Public library objectives, organization, and procedures;
Patron advisory methods and practices;
Reference sources and search techniques;
Automated library information systems and tools;
Collection development, including book and materials selection and cataloging
procedures.

Skill In:

Assessing library patron needs and providing accurate reference information;
Planning and implementing specialized programs, including performing outreach work;
Classifying, cataloging, and processing a wide range of books and library materials using
both manual and computerized procedures;
Establishing and maintaining effective working relations with a variety of library patrons
and others contacted in the course of the work;
Maintaining accurate records and files;
Preparing clear, accurate, and concise written reports and correspondence; and
Preparing effective displays and other visual materials.

To Apply

To find more information and apply, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/jobs/3893454/librarian-i?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Applicants must submit the following:

City of Berkely Employment Application
Response to Supplemental Questions
Resume
Letter of Interest

All materials must be received in our office no later than the closing date, at 5:00 pm PST. Postmarks, faxes, and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely. Resumes must be submitted but are not a substitution for a completed application.