Librarian I & II

Description

LIBRARIAN I

$73,729.50 - $87,867.00 Annually

LIBRARIAN II

$82,699.50 - $98,436.00 Annually

Marin County Free Library 

San Rafael, California

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” 

The Marin County Free Library (MCFL) is a special taxing district that operates ten branch libraries in Marin under the authority of the Board of Supervisors. It provides public library services to the residents of the unincorporated areas of the County and the cities of Corte Madera, Fairfax, and Novato.
 
The Marin County Free Library is an innovative and dynamic civic institution that is committed to providing exceptional services to a community that cares deeply about the library and encourages the library to assume a critical role in supporting the community to be resilient, equitable, and progressive. MCFL is committed to racial equity and the inclusion of those with multiple perspectives and backgrounds in our decision making.

Located both within the Civic Center Library and a unique offsite map annex, the Anne T. Kent California Room is an archive dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting the history and culture of Marin County, and to a lesser extent, California. In alignment with MCFL’s goal to actively celebrate diverse perspectives while promoting affirming environments that honor each individual’s unique history and lived experience, The California Room is committed to documenting the history of all communities via exhibits, outreach, and programming, as well as acquiring books and collection materials representative of Marin County’s diverse communities.    

We strive to . . .  

       be a premier resource for K-12 educators as well as universities and local colleges; 

       partner intentionally with our local arts & cultural heritage organizations, museums and historical societies;  

       engage researchers of all levels, as well as the merely curious;   

       be a place that is welcoming and accessible to all. 

Current Vacancies: There is currently one (1) full-time opening for a Librarian I and one (1) full-time opening for a Librarian II. Both roles are in the Marin County Free Library Anne T. Kent California Room.

Please read below to learn more about our highly qualified candidate for each opportunity.

Librarian I: Responsible for a variety of technical and public service assignments, including reference services, community outreach, collection development and maintenance, and programming for a variety of ages. As Librarian I in the local history room, the ideal candidate will have an understanding of the enduring value and importance of special collections, and an interest in learning the basic history, theory, and best practices relating to materials found in special collections research libraries. Under supervision from the Librarian II, the incumbent is expected to work independently, take an active role in library operations as part of a larger team, and support diverse user populations in engaging with the California Room’s physical and digital collections. The highly qualified candidate is passionate about providing excellent library services to community members and committed to working collaboratively with all stakeholders to realize the full potential of this unique and treasured resource.  

The highly qualified candidate for this role possesses the following experience, competencies, and traits:

•        Experience with and interest in working with local history collections and providing reference assistance with source materials. 
•        Skill with building relationships and working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders.
•        Experience applying records management principles and knowledge of current records management trends.

Librarian II: Plays a vital role in managing, curating, acquiring, and preserving archival, reference, and digital collections. The Librarian II engages with community groups and educational institutions to ensure inclusive representation of Marin County history. Through public programming, exhibits, and outreach, the Librarian II seeks to document the full diversity of voices and cultures that have shaped our community. Additionally, the Librarian II supervises day-to-day operations at two sites and assigned staff and volunteers, coordinates the budget, and takes an active role in performance management and staff/team development.    

The highly qualified candidate for this role possesses the following experience, competencies, and traits: 

•        Significant experience working with archival and special library collections. 
•        Strong team leadership skills and supervisory experience. 
•        Experience building relationships with internal and/or external partners with a strong commitment to public service. 
•        Experience with programing and community engagement, including presentations, displays, social media, and oral history projects. 
•        Experience providing instruction, workshops, and/or reference assistance with primary source material. 
•        Experience working with local history collections; an interest in the history of Marin County is a plus. 

For both roles: 

•        Knowledge of archival management software and technologies.
•        Commitment to ensuring inclusive representation in the Library’s special collections. 
•        Equivalent to an American Library Association approved Master's degree in Library Science, Library and Information Services or similar curriculum. 
•        For the Librarian II: Two years of professional experience in a public or academic library setting equivalent to the County's class of Librarian I. Experience using current library technology in the primary area to which assigned is required.
•        Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are highly desirable, but not required.

Filing Deadline: Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 11:59pm. Apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marincounty/jobs/4648609/librarian-i or https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marincounty/jobs/4648706/librarian-ii. You may also visit  www.marincounty.org/jobs. For any questions, please contact the Marin County HR Dept at [email protected] or call (415) 473-6104. EEO/TTY