Librarian I​/II

Librarian I/II - Adult Services

Do you feel passionate about serving the community of Humboldt County? Are you excited about planning and hosting a variety of engaging library programs? Do you have experience building relationships with community organizations? Are you interested in Humboldt County history?

• A desire to improve library services to people of all ages.
• Innovative and unconventional approaches to planning and problem‑solving.
• An attention to detail mindset that builds healthy rapport with co‑workers, patrons, and community members.
• A continual improvement‑based approach to existing library facilities.
• Team‑oriented.
• Values diversity; celebrates team members and their successes; considers issues from multiple points of view; communicates effectively with patrons, staff, and library leadership.
• Prioritizes accuracy and efficiency; demonstrates resourcefulness and creativity; sees change as an opportunity.

• Assess patron needs and advise them in making effective use of library resources and services.
• Assist patrons of all ages by answering reference questions.
• Organize and host library programs for all age groups; may organize or participate in outreach, community events or related programs and projects.
• Manage the local history collection in the Humboldt Room.
• Plan and direct the work of library support staff and volunteers.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate library programs and events, including coordinating with community partners.
• Develop and disseminate programming advertisements and schedules.
• Maintain and develop displays and visual materials related to programming and collections.
• Keep accurate records and files related to programming and collections.
• Represent the library in meetings with citizens or special interest groups.

This position is located in Eureka, CA. A typical schedule is Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8 AM‑5 PM and Wednesday 11 AM‑8 PM, with a one‑hour lunch.

• Principles and practices of professional library objectives, organization and procedures.
• Theory and philosophy of librarianship.
• Books, authors, reference sources and search techniques in a variety of areas.
• Basic supervisory principles and practices.
• Patron advisory methods and practices.
• Automated library information systems and equipment usage.
• Collection development, including book and materials selection.
• Cataloging and classifying procedures for varied materials.

• Assessing library patron needs and providing accurate service information.
• Planning and implementing specialist programs, including outreach work.
• Classifying and cataloging a wide range of books and library materials using both manual and computerized procedures.
• Planning, directing and reviewing the work of assigned staff.
• Maintaining accurate records and files.
• Preparing clear, accurate and concise written reports and correspondence.
• Preparing effective displays and other visual materials.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patrons and other stakeholders.

Specified positions may require a valid California driver's license. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.

Librarian I:
Graduation from a four‑year college or university, plus a Master’s degree in Library Science.

Librarian II:
In addition to the above, one year of experience as a professional librarian at a level equivalent to the County’s class of Librarian I.

The county is an equal opportunity employer. We accept employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military service, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances.