Librarian Senior

Join the Boise Public Library team as a Senior Librarian at our vibrant Collister branch, serving one of Boise's most engaged and family‑oriented communities. Located in the heart of a thriving neighborhood at the base of the foothills, the Collister branch is a vital community hub where neighbors gather, families grow, and connections flourish.

In this dynamic role, you'll combine professional expertise with grassroots community engagement, building partnerships with local schools, neighborhood associations, and community organizations to ensure the library remains deeply connected to diverse resident needs. Your outreach efforts will extend beyond our doors, taking library services directly into the community. As a Senior Librarian, you'll exercise professional judgment in developing innovative programs, providing expert reference and reader's advisory services, and mentoring staff to deliver exceptional customer experiences—serving as a trusted resource, skilled problem‑solver, and community advocate in a close‑knit neighborhood known for its strong sense of community.

This senior‑level position requires a Master's degree in Library and Information Science and four years of public library experience developing and implementing programs and providing reference services. We're seeking an accomplished librarian ready to leverage their expertise and leadership to make a meaningful impact in our community.

If you're passionate about connecting people with information, fostering community relationships, and making a tangible difference in your neighbors' lives, we invite you to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to Library! at Collister.

Top talent deserves top‑notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• PERSI retirement benefits plus 401(k)/457b with employer match
• 10 hours vacation per month (increases with tenure) + 12 paid holidays + 8 hours sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave
• Up to $500 annual Well Being incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic Life and Long Term Disability insurance at no cost

Maintains an advanced knowledge of library resources and practices and an awareness of current trends and technologies through regular review of professional literature and participation in continuing education and professional development opportunities such as seminars and workshops. Serves on professional teams and work groups to advance librarianship efforts at the Boise Public Library.

Interprets and communicates library policies and procedures to library users and staff at an expert level. Works to maximize usability and continuously improve the library user experience.

Handles complex issues and problems, and refers most complex issues to higher‑level staff.

Provides leadership, coaching and mentoring to lower‑level staff. May act as first‑level supervisor in absence of supervisor/manager.

Performs all duties of lower‑level librarian positions. Performs more complex, skilled tasks, and assists others as required.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

• Master's degree in library and information science and four years of experience working in a public library setting developing and implementing library programs and providing reference and reader's advisory service, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Public library approaches, policies and procedures
• Theory and practice of reference services
• Intellectual freedom and open access
• Quality customer service techniques
• Print, electronic and web‑based library resources
• Proficiency with office software and ILS systems.

• Demonstrate leadership to staff
• Work effectively with diverse personalities and populations, using tact, good reasoning and sound judgment
• Analyze and resolve customer issues
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a…