Librarian Ii- Extended Deadline

Librarian II Positions

We are seeking three (3) Librarian II positions to lead branch operations at the Tracy Branch Library, Manteca Branch Library, and the Ursula Meyer Library and Community Center. The Stockton San Joaquin County Public Library serves diverse and growing communities across 17 branches and a bookmobile. This role is ideal for librarians who are excited by change, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to help shape the future of library service in Stockton and San Joaquin County.

This is an exciting opportunity for innovative librarians who are excited to reimagine library services and explore new ways to connect with the community. We are looking for collaborative leaders who are comfortable leading change, committed to excellent customer service, and eager to develop programs, services, and partnerships that connect people with information, imagination, ideas, technology, and one another.

As branch leaders, Librarian IIs are responsible for overseeing daily operations, supervising and mentoring staff, fostering a positive and accountable team culture, and ensuring that the library remains a welcoming and responsive community resource. Successful candidates will be comfortable making decisions, thinking creatively about service delivery, using data to inform their work, and building strong relationships and partnerships.

The Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library is part of the City of Stockton's Community Services Department, which also includes Recreation and other community-focused services. Librarian IIs work closely with Library Managers and Department leadership to implement strategic priorities while tailoring services to meet the unique needs of the communities they serve. We are seeking leaders who value collaboration, are willing to break down silos, and embrace opportunities to work across departments to better serve our residents.

Ursula Meyer Library and Community Center:
Our newest library location, opened in April 2026 offers a unique opportunity to help shape services in a beautiful new facility. The Librarian II works closely with Recreation staff and community partners to deliver innovative, integrated services that support literacy, learning, and community engagement. This role is especially well suited for a collaborative leader who is energized by the shared goals of libraries and recreation and excited by the opportunity to create programs and services that bring those connections to life.

Tracy Branch Library:
Located in the fast-growing city of Tracy, this is an opportunity to lead one of the system's busiest libraries, providing an excellent opportunity to strengthen relationships with City leaders and to partner with an active Friends of the Library group to expand programs, advocacy, and community support. Tracy combines a welcoming small-town feel with the energy and opportunity of a rapidly growing community, making it an ideal setting for a librarian who is eager to build partnerships and help grow library services.

Manteca Branch Library:
Located in the rapidly growing city of Manteca, this is one of the system's fastest-growing libraries, with strong increases in circulation, program attendance, and community use. This position offers the opportunity to build on that momentum. Manteca is an ideal opportunity for a Librarian II who is energized by growth and excited to expand services in a thriving community.

The Community:
Located in California's great Central Valley, Stockton has grown from a community with rich agricultural roots to an urban destination with a rich arts and culture scene, fine dining, shopping, sports, recreation, and family activities. With a multi-ethnic, multicultural population of over 320,000 residents, Stockton is the 11th-largest city in California. It is centrally located, 60 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area and 45 miles south of Sacramento, offering an easy and scenic drive to numerous world-famous attractions such as Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, and the California Coast.

In addition, Stockton has many local natural resources, including the San Joaquin Delta. The community has a long tradition of established families who have called Stockton home for generations and many new residents have chosen Stockton as the community in which to live and raise their families. The City has a number of beautiful residential neighborhoods along waterways and tree-lined streets, and it offers an affordable cost of living with home prices about one-third the price of Bay Area homes.

With its comfortable California lifestyle, Stockton is enriched by the pleasures of metropolitan living without the congestion, overcrowding, and expense. Stockton is the seat of San Joaquin County, where wine grapes have recently become one of the leading crops, transforming the region into one of California's premium wine districts. The robust and thriving Port of Stockton has direct waterway access to the San Francisco Bay and provides…