Librarian II

LIBRARIAN II

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Librarian II positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, P.M. (PT).

OC Public Libraries is a network of community libraries located in your neighborhood or as near as your computer. Our 29 public branches in 23 cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange, as well as a branch for residents of Orangewood Children's Home provide library services to residents throughout the county. OC Public Libraries provides safe and easy access to libraries for the community, offers a broad spectrum of materials in multiple formats, provides the community with the best access to the collection, and delivers knowledgeable, friendly, and experienced staff to support the information needs of the community.

OC Public Libraries is a Division of OC Community Resources (OCCR).

The Librarian II oversees, manages, and plans the day-to-day operations of a Tier 1 or 2 Branch, or serves as second in command of a Tier 4 Library. This position may also supervise a unit of technical services or evaluate and select library materials. The Librarian II manages branch personnel and oversees branch budget, collection development, program planning, community needs assessment/awareness, and public relations.

In addition, they contribute to the goals of system-wide planning and program committees.

OC Public Libraries may require employees to work weekends, evenings, and to rotate to various locations. Schedules will be changed on a case-by-case basis.

• Branch Services
• Bibliographic Services (Collection Development, Acquisition, and Cataloging)

• Managing and directing a branch library, ensuring effective and efficient overall operations, and responsive library services to the general public.
• Supervising, training, mentoring, and reviewing, either directly or through subordinate supervisors, professional, paraprofessional, clerical, extra help, and volunteer staff.
• Schedules staff and programs to best serve the local community.
• Works with Library Administration to establish short- and long-term goals, objectives, and strategic priorities.
• Overseeing facility maintenance and efficient use of the branch public space, shelving, and service desk.
• Managing branch or system-wide materials acquisition and collection development, which may include participating in system-wide collection development in order to meet the needs of the communities that OCPL serves.
• Manages branch budget and authorizes and monitors expenditures.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of library services and uses data to make informed decisions and recommendations.
• Planning, preparing, and organizing effective publicity materials to promote library programs and services.
• Engaging with branch Friends of the Library support groups and acting as Ex-Officio Board Member; participating in budget planning and expenditure of Friends' revenues.
• Working in concert with community groups and city officials to facilitate local projects, promote library services, and develop networks with local stakeholders.
• Participates in a variety of internal OCPL committees to develop systemwide plans, policies and procedures.
• Patron de-escalation and enforces library policies.
• Adheres to the County's safety rules and regulations.
• Actively seeks out and purses a variety of professional development opportunities.
• Analyzes problems, identify alternative solutions, projects consequences of proposed actions, implement recommendations in support of goals, and monitor the results.
• Planning and developing programs to acquire, distribute and enhance specialized collections to serve the needs of the local community.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess at least one (1) year of experience as a professional librarian, supervising/leading a group of library…