Librarian

Job Summary

The Librarian role drives the library's mission by delivering high-quality services that enhance community engagement and access to information. The position coordinates and performs professional-level work in areas such as children's, adult, or technical services, ensuring a well-curated collection and exceptional patron support. Through expert guidance and resource management, this role strengthens the library's impact as a vital educational and cultural hub.

• Plan and deliver impactful library programs and services that educate, inform, and engage the community, including children's story times, teen programs, adult classes, and outreach events.
• Coordinate and evaluate library programming by scheduling events, maintaining attendance statistics, assessing program effectiveness, and preparing reports.
• Develop and manage library collections and resources by selecting, cataloging, and maintaining materials in various formats; ensure compliance with professional standards and optimize access to digital and local history resources.
• Perform specialized cataloging (MARC levelIV) and authority work for books, audiovisual materials, and Spanish-language resources; maintain accurate records and ensure adherence to cataloging standards with AACR2 and local library guidelines.
• Provide expert research assistance and instruction to patrons, supporting information literacy and technology use; resolve complex patron inquiries and ensure a positive user experience.
• Deliver technology and digital resource support by assisting patrons with computers, databases, and equipment; troubleshoot technical issues and promote digital services such as eBooks, streaming media, and online learning tools.
• Promote library services and resources through marketing, social media, and community engagement; prepare publicity materials, maintain web pages, and create online newsletters.
• Represent the library in the community by making public presentations, attending local events, and building partnerships with schools, social service agencies, and workforce development organizations.
• Contribute to strategic planning and policy development; assist with special projects, fundraising, grant initiatives, and volunteer recognition to advance library goals.
• Ensure operational excellence by managing assigned budgets, supervising staff or volunteers as needed, and serving as manager‑on‑duty to address safety, customer service, and facility issues.
• Support workforce development initiatives by providing classes and programs that connect patrons with training opportunities and career resources.
• Create multimedia content such as videos for social media and You Tube to promote programs and services.
• Provide outreach services to homebound individuals, senior living facilities, and childcare centers to ensure equitable access to library resources.
• Serve as manager‑on‑duty during assigned shifts, resolving customer service complaints and addressing safety, emergency, and security issues.
• Troubleshoot technology and facility‑related issues to maintain smooth operations.
• Provide training and supervision for clerical staff and volunteers as assigned.
• Participate in organizational initiatives by serving on City committees or teams, attending staff meetings, and contributing to planning and policy development.
• Assist with special projects including fundraising, grant initiatives, and volunteer recognition.
• Perform other routine and specialized duties as assigned to support library operations and strategic goals.

• Master's Degree in Library Science or Information Studies from an American Library Association‑accredited graduate school is required.
• Two (2) years of library experience is…