Librarian

About the Position

The Library is currently seeking multiple librarian positions in various work areas—Public Services (Adult & Teen Services, Children’s Services, Genealogy & Carlsbad History) and Library & Cultural Arts (L&CA). Staff assist patrons with library services, provide technology assistance, manage projects, present programs and instruction, and coordinate outreach and other programming efforts.

The ideal candidates will have proven abilities and experience providing library services and programs to patrons. The Library is looking for enthusiastic professionals with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, an outstanding work ethic, attitude, sense of teamwork, and flexibility to work with new services and outreach initiatives. They will also be able to receive, internalize, and grow from feedback. This individual should enjoy and feel comfortable developing and maintaining relationships with patrons and building partnerships within the community.

• Provides excellent customer service; responds to information requests that are in person, over the phone, via chat, or other virtual media to answer questions, locate information, and train the public in using the library's resources.
• Recommends and locates library materials appropriate to library users' needs.
• Provides in-depth instruction in the use of various print, electronic, and online resources.
• Analyzes community needs, develops project proposals for library services, and presents them to management; implements and manages special projects.
• Performs outreach services to community organizations and educational institutions to increase awareness of library resources and materials.
• Develops and delivers training and education workshops and classes for library and city-related needs.
• Promotes libraries, library services, and library programs.

• Keeps current on library trends by reading and/or reviewing data, statistical information, and professional materials, and by participating in professional associations and conferences to identify emerging community issues.
• Takes a leadership role in mentoring staff in current library skills, systems and practices.
• Recruits, selects, schedules, and trains hourly employees and volunteers.
• Supervises the work of hourly staff engaged in providing various library services.
• Leads and participates on committees, teams, and projects.
• Identifies and resolves difficult interactions involving members of the public by interpreting, explaining, and enforcing Library rules, policies, and procedures; may contact law enforcement or other emergency services during critical events or safety issues.
• Acts as person‑in‑charge on evenings and weekends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

For detailed qualifications, please see the attached Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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An equivalent combination of the education and experience listed below:

• M.A. in Library Science or a Master’s in Library and Information Systems from an American Library Association accredited library school.
• Two years of library work experience is preferred to qualify for the Librarian level.
• May require specialized training in assigned division.