Community Library Specialist

Locations:
Multiple locations in Marin County, California – Stinson Beach Library and Inverness/Point Reyes Library.

We are the County of Marin. Our employees report feeling their work is meaningful and they are proud to say, I work for the County of Marin. The Marin County Free Library (MCFL) is a special taxing district that operates ten branch libraries, providing public library services to the residents of the unincorporated areas of the County and to the cities of Corte Madera, Fairfax and Novato.

The Community Library Specialist (CLS) reports to a branch manager and provides library services for patrons of all ages in small, rural communities. The CLS supports daily branch operations at Stinson Beach Library and Inverness Library. The primary duties include staffing a circulation/service desk, providing reference and reader‑advisory services, offering computer and technology support, developing and implementing inclusive programming, attending community events, building strong relationships with local organizations and patrons, and participating in branch, regional and systemwide library meetings and committee activities.

• Additional duties: maintaining the library’s collections, coordinating a rotating art gallery wall, and supervising volunteers.
• Hours:
  
  66 hours biweekly.

• Monday 9:30 am – 6 pm
• Tuesday 11:30 am – 8 pm
• Wednesday 10:00 am – 2 pm
• Friday 9:30 am – 6 pm
• Saturday 9:30 am – 5 pm

• Additional duties: maintaining the library’s collections, working closely with the local TK‑grade 2 school to provide educational equity support, and supervising volunteers.
• Hours:
  
  56.25 hours biweekly.

• Monday 2:00 pm – 7 pm
• Tuesday 9:30 am – 3 pm
• Wednesday 9:30 am – 3 pm
• Friday 10:00 am – 6 pm
• Saturday 9:30 am – 2 pm

We are looking for a self‑motivated, service‑oriented professional who can work independently but is also willing to contribute to the West Marin libraries team by demonstrating flexibility, adaptability and collaboration.

• Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to work with people from all backgrounds.
• Clear and effective communication skills, written and verbal.
• Proficiency with computers and technology, and exceptional organizational skills.
• Experience assessing and responding to community needs.
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish are desirable but not required.

Candidates are required to undergo fingerprinting by the Sheriff’s Department and to pass a Department of Justice Live Scan background check prior to appointment.

Candidates applying for a bilingual differential must possess and demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English before appointment. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered.

• Accepted library policies, procedures, methods, and terminology.
• General library reference materials and resources.
• Computer applications and software related to the work.
• Customer relations techniques.
• Business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• Statistical data collection, analysis, and techniques.
• Business arithmetic.
• Record‑keeping practices.
• Basic supervisory principles and practices.
• Outreach or volunteer program administration.
• Recruiting, motivating, training, coaching, and retaining volunteers.
• Adult literacy or early childhood learning terminology, theory, and practice (if assigned to the respective programs).

• Operate a small branch library or outreach program independently.
• Answer or direct reference questions from patrons.
• Interpret, apply, and explain library policies and procedures.
• Operate automated library equipment, systems, and technology.
• Advise patrons on library computer use and internet searches.
• Perform basic arithmetic, collect fees, accept cash, make change, and deposit funds.
• Supervise staff, train and oversee volunteers.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Make sound independent decisions within procedural guidelines.
• Organize work and set priorities.
• Prepare and maintain clear records and…