Community Librarian

Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) is hiring for Community Librarian at our Milpitas Library location. The application window closes on June 30, 2026.

SCCLD is consistently ranked among the top libraries in the nation in service, innovation, and performance. Join our team and make a meaningful impact in our diverse communities while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate is an innovative thinker, collaborative team leader and community builder. This position plays a key role in ensuring our libraries are inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcomed and supported in their lifelong learning pursuits. SCCLD aspires to evolve public library services and looks to leaders who embrace creativity, fresh ideas and truly strive for excellence. Our community librarians must be strong communicators with experience in leading change.

The Community Librarian collaborates closely with local government officials and administrative leadership while providing guidance to supervisors and multiple levels of library staff. This role oversees community library operations and budget management to ensure the delivery of efficient, high quality library services. The Community Librarian also collaborates in creating district wide

Possession of a Master's Degree in Library Science from a school of librarianship accredited by the American Library Association or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's Permit.

Minimum of three (3) years of professional library experience in a capacity comparable to a Supervising Librarian in Santa Clara County and possession of following knowledge and abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles of effective personnel management and training and customer services techniques;
• Principles and techniques involved in the operation and administration of library programs, collections and services and their relation to community needs;
• Library methods, procedures, and technology;
• Tools and techniques for assessing community needs;
• Ethical management of intellectual freedom as it pertains to community libraries;
• Content and development of a balanced library collection, including print, media and electronic books, internet access and emerging technologies, effective methods to recognize and respond to the cultural diversity of the community.

Ability to:

• Formulate and implement effective and efficient library policies and procedures;
• Effectively manage, train, develop and motivate professional and non-professional staff;
• Organize and manage the day-to-day operations of a community library;
• Advise and instruct patrons in the use of library facilities; interact effectively with people of diverse backgrounds;
• Resolve and/or answer difficult policy, procedural or reference questions; analyze community needs and recommend specific plans for modifying or extending library services;
• Logically define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions;
• Consult and advise executive management on the activities and status of assigned Community Library;
• Develop short and long range budget plans that reflect the Community Library needs;
• Write and speak effectively;
• Prepare and review reports;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.