Librarian III

Description

Sonoma County Library

Announces an Employment Opportunity

 LIBRARIAN III - GUERNEVILLE REGIONAL LIBRARY

40 HOURS PER WEEK – FULL TIME

We are seeking a customer service driven library professional with excellent communication skills for our Guerneville Regional Library and our Forestville and Occidental Community Libraries. The ideal candidate will have strong outreach, technical, and training skills and enjoy practicing the full scope of librarian duties working in a variety of “all ages” environments.  

 THE POSITION: 

Please see the attached job specifications for full details about this position.

Under general supervision, this full-time, benefited position will supervise staff and assist with daily operations at the Forestville, and Occidental Community Library locations under supervision of the Guerneville Regional Library Branch Manager. This position will work at all three West County locations and will require travel regularly between libraries. The schedule includes at least one weekend day. The position develops and participates in the full range of routine to complex professional library services for the community, including the development of programs and services; identification of current community needs and the projection of future needs; and performs related work as assigned.

TYPICAL TASKS include, but are not limited to: 

• Participates in budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures; performs grant-writing activities for assigned specialized area.
• Provides supervision to professional, technical, and paraprofessional staff and volunteers.
• Provides assistance to and advises patrons in the effective use of Library collection, facilities and services; demonstrates the use of library resources, tools, equipment, and electronic reference sources; assists with digital downloads.
• Performs outreach to the community, community organizations, and schools; informs community members and organizations about library services, programs, and collections to generate public support for library and fundraising efforts.
• Takes the lead in anticipating changes in community needs and changing technology and information services, and plans how to address needs and implement changes.
• Acts as the Person-in-Charge, including making responsible and appropriate decisions based upon patron and branch or unit needs.
• May participate in circulation functions at a public service desk as needed.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education and Experience: Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Library Science (MLS), or Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) degree from an accredited college or university; four (4) years of experience as a professional librarian. Must have a valid California driver’s license. Spanish bilingual skills are preferred.

 SALARY RANGE:               Librarian III - $43.99/hour to $54.94/hour

 CLOSING DATE:                11:59 pm, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 

Requirements

Education and Experience: Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Library Science (MLS), or Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) degree from an accredited college or university; four (4) years of experience as a professional librarian. Must have a valid California driver’s license. Spanish bilingual skills are preferred.