Librarian IV

BID ANNOUNCEMENT#: 091-2025-001                 DATE:  2/14/2025  

JOB TITLE: Librarian IV                                          A-FORM #: 091-2025-007                              

TITLE CODE: 0579                                                  VACANCIES: 5     

2024 SALARY: $ 87,516                                          PAY GRADE: G-7       

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited American Library Association college or university with a master’s degree in library science or an approved foreign credential evaluation, plus three years of professional library experience, of which one year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1-2 years of experience in facility management, library collection development, or project management. Experience in facilitating meetings, experience or training in community engagement, and community organizing. Publication in a relevant industry journal. Participation in industry groups or fellowships.

NOTE:  To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience.  If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

NOTE: Physical day to day responsibilities for this title may include the ability to lift and carry library materials.  Ability to stand for extended or continuous periods of time.  Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach out with one’s body arms or legs.  Ability to climb staircases, ladders and or step stools. NOTE:  Attach a copy of your transcripts. These positions are covered under the terms of the City’s collective bargaining agreement with American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit (1, 3, 4 & 5) are eligible to bid on these positions.

DUTIES: Leads a team to foster a welcoming and responsive library environment, assessing information needs of service community and allocating resources to meet needs. Managing day-to-day operations, including scheduling, staffing service points, and reporting on facility needs. Supervising staff across all subordinate roles. Developing collection development, outreach, and programming goals for a library facility. Coordinating staff efforts to ensure institutional objectives are met. Developing and maintaining relationships with community stakeholders and related groups. Identifying and supporting underserved populations in service area. Training & evaluating staff, cultivating staff skills, providing support, coaching and mentoring. Conducting performance improvement planning. Appropriately delegating responsibilities with an eye to developing staff as future leaders. Evaluating initiatives & events, assigning resources where they are best utilized. Commitment to delivering exceptional public service. Collaborates effectively with administration to align customer service with systemwide priorities. Continuously developing skills through professional development. Other duties as assigned. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and the ability to effectively address the needs of staff and patrons. Additionally, the LIV position will work with colleagues across the district to align strategies and share programs, ensuring the library’s continued success.