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City of Carlsbad

Senior Librarian

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

The Carlsbad City Library is also home to the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium and the Cannon Art Gallery which support a variety of visual and performing arts programs, arts education and cultural arts ...

City of Carlsbad, CA

Librarian

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$2.8K - $3.4K/wk

Library & Cultural Arts Opening Date: 07/08/2026 Closing Date: 8/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific The Position Carlsbad - The Community The City of Carlsbad is ideally situated in north San Diego County where ...

City of Santa Clara

City Librarian

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$270K - $349K/yr

... library system that serves a vibrant and diverse community. Reporting to the City Manager, the City Librarian provides strategic leadership for all library operations, oversees a talented team ...

Carlsbad, City of (CA)

Librarian

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$35.23 - $42.84/hr

The Library & Cultural Arts Department of the City of Carlsbad provides educational, informational, and cultural services for the community, and contributes to a high quality of life by supporting ...

Carlsbad, City of (CA)

Senior Librarian

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$87K - $106K/yr

The Carlsbad City Library is also home to the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium and the Cannon Art Gallery which support a variety of visual and performing arts programs, arts education and cultural arts ...

Mohave County

Library Aide - Lake Havasu City

Kingman, AZ

$15.45 - $15.91/hr

Job Summary Mohave County Lake Havasu City Library is looking to fill the position of a Library Aide. Mission Statement The Mohave County Library District provides a network of resources and services ...

City of Torrance

ASSISTANT CITY LIBRARIAN

Torrance, CA · On-site

$134K - $185K/yr

The City of Torrance invites your interest in the position of Assistant City Librarian. Monthly ... Library, Administrative, Cultural, Recreation, and Parks. The Community Services Department is a ...

City of Mission, TX

Library Assistant

Mission, TX · On-site

Library Assistant Classification: Non-Exempt Department: Library Division: Supervisor: Associate ... Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and city policy procedures.

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City of Carlsbad, CA

Senior Librarian

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$87K - $106K/yr

Library & Cultural Arts Opening Date: 07/15/2026 Closing Date: 8/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific The Position The Community The City of Carlsbad is ideally situated in north San Diego County where a great ...

City of Torrance, CA

ASSISTANT CITY LIBRARIAN

Torrance, CA · On-site

$134K - $185K/yr

CS Library Opening Date: 05/11/2026 DESCRIPTION WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION. The City of Torrance ...

Payson Utah

Custodian - Part-Time- Library

Payson, UT · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

Under the supervision of the Library Director, performs regular recurring custodial duties at the Payson City Library. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, comfortable, and safe ...

Provo

Library Information Systems Technician

Provo, UT · On-site

$19/hr

Library Information Systems Technician Job Posting Closing Date: 08/12 The Provo City Library is looking for a part-time Information Systems Technician to provide technical work in the operations and ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for city library in the United States is $18.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a City Librarian, you need a degree in library science or a related field, along with expertise in information management and cataloging. Familiarity with integrated library systems (ILS), digital databases, and library classification software is typically required. Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills help librarians engage patrons and manage library programs effectively. These competencies ensure efficient resource management, positive community interactions, and the delivery of valuable services to the public.

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A City Library is a public library that serves the residents of a specific city or municipality. It provides access to a wide range of books, digital resources, and community programs for people of all ages. City Libraries are funded by local governments and are open to all community members, often offering free membership. They also host educational events, workshops, and provide spaces for reading, studying, and collaborating. The goal of a City Library is to promote literacy, lifelong learning, and community engagement.

What are some common challenges faced by staff working at a city library, and how can they be addressed?

Staff working at a city library often face challenges such as managing diverse patron needs, adapting to new technologies, and balancing multiple tasks like reference assistance, programming, and collection management. Effective communication, ongoing professional development, and teamwork are key to overcoming these challenges. Many city libraries provide training sessions and encourage staff collaboration to ensure excellent service and a supportive work environment.

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The City Library role typically involves providing library services, assisting patrons, and managing collections. The City Librarian, on the other hand, is a leadership position responsible for overseeing library operations, strategic planning, and staff management. While both roles require similar educational credentials, the Librarian focuses more on administration and policy, whereas the City Library role is more service-oriented.

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Senior Librarian

City of Carlsbad

Carlsbad, CA • On-site

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Job description

The Position


The Community
The City of Carlsbad is ideally situated in north San Diego County where a great climate, beautiful beaches and lagoons, and abundant natural open space combine with world-class resorts, family attractions, well planned neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a charming village atmosphere to create the ideal California experience. Covering nearly 40 square miles, the City of Carlsbad is currently home to about 115,000 residents. Thanks to an award-winning growth management plan, the city's infrastructure and services keep pace with development and promote an excellent quality of life.
The Library
The Library &Cultural Arts Department provides educational, informational, and cultural arts services for all community residents, which contributes to a high quality of life by supporting lifelong learning, the pursuit of knowledge, and creating community gathering places. The Library & Cultural Arts Department operates three public facilities that include the Carlsbad City Library, the Georgina Cole Library and the Library Learning Center, along with presenting public art in various formats throughout the community. The Carlsbad City Library is also home to the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium and the Cannon Art Gallery which support a variety of visual and performing arts programs, arts education and cultural arts services.
The Position

We are recruiting for two openings for the position of Senior Librarian of Public Services. For reference, the City of Carlsbad's Senior Librarian position is comparable to the responsibilities of a Librarian III with the County and City of San Diego. Under general direction, Senior Librarians perform complex work in planning, coordinating, and supervising a variety of library service programs; supervise the work of library employees; and do related work as assigned.

Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate that they can set clear expectations for performance, communication, accountability and service; are adept at handling challenging customer service interactions; can represent others' perspectives accurately, and can demonstrate their ability to problem-solve creatively and responsibly.


Reporting Relationships
Position reports to the Deputy Library Director or to a Principal Librarian.
You Belong in Carlsbad
The City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal. Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may vary based on assignment. Senior Librarians may be assigned to collection development, technical services, public services, or other library service areas based on operational needs. The current vacancies are in Public Services, and the duties described below are representative of those assignments. For a full list of responsibilities for this job classification, please see the KSA Matrix and the class specification Job Series for Library Professionals .
Assists patrons in the use of the Library and ensures top quality user experiences.
Plans, manages and administers professional library services.
Recruits, selects, schedules and trains full time professional librarians, para-professional librarians, hourly employees and volunteers. May approve timecards.
Supervises the work of staff engaged in providing various library services. May provide input into disciplinary matters.
Promotes libraries, library services and library programs.
Manages programming; schedules, plans and publicizes programs and events.
Maintains an active role in the community, including schools, community groups, civic and other governmental agencies to promote library and city services.
Manages the budgeting for a program, functional or specialized area or division.
Prepares reports based on the collection and analysis of relevant data for library activity.
Participates and contributes to library projects.
Leads and participates on committees and teams.
Responds to challenging situations and emergencies.
Schedules, attends and/or presents training and education seminars, workshops and classes, for library-and city-related skills.
May represent the service area or the library at meetings of library, city, community and professional associations.
Pursues continued professional and Library-wide development.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are located in the attached KSA matrix.

Professional Librarian Series KSA Matrix Experience & Education

An equivalent combination of the education and experience listed below:


- A Masters of Library Science or a Masters of Library and Information Systems from an American Library Association Accredited library school.

-Three years of professional library work experience is required to qualify for the Senior Librarian level, including a minimum of two years of prior library supervisory experience.

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