Librarian -II

Librarian I–II (Multiple Vacancies)

City of Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Public Libraries

$35.20 - $47.59 Hourly

$6,101.00 - $8,249.00 Monthly

$73,212.00 - $98,988.00 Annually

The two current vacancies are for Librarian I/II at the Santa Cruz Public Libraries in the following assignments:

• Teen Services at the Downtown Branch
• Life Literacy Center Librarian I/II at the Downtown Branch

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other Regular and Temporary Librarian I/II vacancies that may occur during the life of the list, including but not limited to Adult Services, Youth Services, Outreach, Collection Management Services, and Generalist (All Ages) roles in any branch of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. The list is valid for up to one year from the date established unless extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director.

Teen Librarian I/II – Downtown Branch

• Design, create, and deliver programs and services for teens.
• Work 3–4 scheduled desk shifts per week at the Youth Services Reference Desk, providing reference, information, and readers’ advisory assistance to youth and their caregivers.
• Maintain a regular presence in the Teen area during after‑school hours, offering programs and advisory services.
• Lead class visits and conduct outreach to schools served by the Downtown branch.
• Participate in community engagement and outreach events, collaborating with community organizations and agencies that support teens countywide.
• Work closely with the Downtown branch staff team, librarians in neighboring branches, the Youth Programs systemwide team, and the Librarians Team.

Life Literacy Center Librarian I/II – Downtown Branch

• Manage operations of the Life Literacies Center and foster partnerships with social services and other agencies.
• Represent the library at off‑site community engagement events.
• Participate in the Adult Programs and Services systemwide team and the Downtown branch staff team.
• Contribute to strategic plan initiatives focused on inclusion, community engagement, and enhancing services for vulnerable patrons.
• Have regular reference desk shifts at the branch, with a schedule that includes either Saturdays or Sundays.

• Master of Science degree in Library and Information Studies (MLIS) or Librarianship for Librarian I positions.
• One year of supervisory experience in a professional setting for Librarian II positions.
• Bilingual Spanish language ability is not required but is highly desirable.
• MLIS degree in progress with a graduation date within six (6) months of application may be considered.

The City of Santa Cruz offers excellent benefits including CalPERS retirement, medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long‑term disability, an Employee Assistance Program, vacation time, sick time, and up to 13 paid holidays per year.

Final date to receive applications is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

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City of Santa Cruz Human Resources Department
809 Center St., Room 7, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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