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Adventure Christian School

Librarian

Roseville, CA · On-site

Non-Exempt Job Status: Full-time We believe that it is the parent's responsibility to train up a ... Maintain the school's library management systems, including Destiny/Follett, Renaissance ...

University of South Carolina

Law Librarian

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$85K - $93K/yr

... Law Library Advertised Salary Range $85,000 - $93,000 or commensurate with experience Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Position Category Full-time ...

Carlsbad, City of (CA)

Senior Librarian

Carlsbad, CA

$87K - $106K/yr

Plans, manages and administers professional library services. Recruits, selects, schedules and trains full time professional librarians, para-professional librarians, hourly employees and volunteers.

State Air Resources Board

Librarian

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$4.7K - $7.4K/mo

Background Information about the Library The mission of the CalEPA Library is to assist the ... Permanent, Full Time Department Information This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide ...

Tulare County, CA

Librarian IV

Visalia, CA · On-site

$77K - $93K/yr

Visalia, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 26-028740 Department: Library Opening Date: 06/06/2026 Closing Date: Continuous This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any ...

City of Stockton, CA

LIBRARIAN II

Stockton, CA · On-site

$71K - $91K/yr

Direction and supervision of full-time professional, paraprofessional, and support staff and a branch library with multiple staff members or support units within the library may also be included.

City of Carlsbad, CA

Senior Librarian

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$87K - $106K/yr

Carlsbad, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 20260708 Department: Library & Cultural Arts Opening Date: 07/15/2026 Closing Date: 8/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific The Position The Community The City of ...

County of Los Angeles, CA

Librarian I

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K - $95K/yr

Los Angeles County, CA Job Type: Full time Job Number: Q8334Y Department: PUBLIC LIBRARY Opening Date: 07/20/2026 Position/Program Information Exam Number Q8334Y Type of Recruitment We welcome ...

City of Murrieta, CA

LIBRARIAN I/II

Murrieta, CA · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Murrieta Library, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2026-20 Department: Community Services Division: Library Opening Date: 07/07/2026 Closing Date: 7/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA: Non-Exempt ...

City of Torrance, CA

SENIOR LIBRARIAN

Torrance, CA · On-site

$90K - $104K/yr

Master's Degree or above 04 How many full-time years of experience do you have working in a public library setting? * None * Less than one year * More than one year, but less than two years * More ...

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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time library in California is $18.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.95 and $20.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A full-time library job typically refers to a position within a library where the employee works a standard number of hours per week, usually ranging from 35 to 40 hours. These roles can include librarians, library assistants, or other support staff responsible for organizing, managing, and providing access to library resources. Full-time library employees may also assist patrons, manage collections, organize events, and support educational programs. The specific duties can vary depending on the library's size and type, such as public, academic, or special libraries.

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Work EnvironmentPublic or academic library setting, structured hoursSimilar environment but with flexible scheduling

Full Time Library positions involve standard working hours, comprehensive benefits, and typically require an MLS degree. Part Time Library roles offer flexible hours with fewer benefits, suitable for those seeking part-time work in similar library settings.

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Librarian

Librarian

Adventure Christian School

Roseville, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Position: Librarian
Reports to: School Principal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Full-time
We believe that it is the parent's responsibility to train up a child in the way he/she should go. Our role is to come alongside parents and offer a biblical base for the academic education families are seeking for their children. Our purpose is to partner with parents in growing their children in Christ.
Our goal is to provide our students with a biblically based academic curriculum and to teach our students principles from God's word that they will apply to every aspect of their lives. The aide shall always strive to understand, appreciate, love, and serve alongside the teacher.
JOB DUTIES
Spiritual
  • Maintain a daily personal devotional life to be prepared spiritually for the demands of each teaching day.
  • Demonstrate, by example, love and obedience to Christ and His word. Motivate students to accept God's gift of salvation and help them grow in their faith.
  • Attend all regularly scheduled devotions. Share on an alternating basis in the leading of faculty devotions.
  • Attend an evangelical church and serve in a church ministry as the Lord leads.

Planning
  • Oversee and direct the daily operations of the school library.
  • Maintain the school's library management systems, including Destiny/Follett, Renaissance/Accelerated der, or other approved library software.
  • Provide administrative support for the Accelerated Reader program, including student account management and user access.
  • Proofread and evaluate all new books and library materials to ensure alignment with the mission, vision, and biblical values of the school.
  • Organize, catalog, circulate, and maintain library resources and equipment.
  • Monitor library inventory, manage overdue materials, and coordinate replacement or replenishment of lost or damaged items.
  • Request library materials, instructional resources, and supplies as needed.
  • Maintain an attractive, organized, and welcoming library environment that supports learning.

Instructional
  • Create and conduct engaging library activities for preschool and elementary students, including story time, themed literature units, reading enrichment, and literacy activities.
  • Encourage a lifelong love of reading by promoting quality literature and age-appropriate resources.
  • Integrate Biblical principles into library instruction and activities as appropriate.
  • Assist students and teachers in locating, evaluating, and effectively using library resources.
  • Support classroom curriculum through library resources, reading recommendations, and collaborative projects with teachers.
  • Promote responsible use of library materials and technology.

Management
  • Utilize effective organizational and time management practices to maximize productivity.
  • Recognize the value of time-on-task and demonstrate overall good use of the workday.
  • Maintain accurate records of library circulation, inventory, and student participation.
  • Coordinate and support school book fairs with approved vendors.
  • Recommend improvements and enhancements to strengthen the school's library program and services.

Communication
  • Maintain accurate and complete library and school records.
  • Maintain effective communication with students, parents, faculty, office staff, volunteers, and administration.
  • Clearly communicate compassion and empathy to all students in keeping with the mission of the school.
  • Reflect a Christ-like spirit in all relationships.
  • Follow the Matthew 18 principle when dealing with conflicts and personal problems that arise between individuals.

Professional
  • Arrive punctually and attend all duties, programs, and meetings scheduled by administration.
  • Participate in faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, and staff training.
  • Maintain proficiency in library systems, educational technology, and literacy best practices.

Supplemental
  • Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth.
  • Provide input and constructive recommendations regarding library services and school programs.
  • Support the broader program of the school by attending extra-curricular activities when possible.
  • Assist with school events and activities as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the administration.

Safety
  • Actively support and maintain safety standards, training, and an ongoing safety program, resulting in a safe and healthy work and school environment.
  • Be familiar with the school's fire, earthquake, lockdown, and emergency procedures and assist students whenever needed.
  • Participate in assigned roles within the school's disaster preparedness plan.
  • Comply with requirements to report reasonable suspicion of child abuse.

Requirements
Education
One or more of the following:
  • AA degree or equivalent experience (Bachelor's degree preferred)
  • Coursework in Library Science, Education, or a related field preferred

Experience and Expertise
  • Demonstrate Christ-like attributes in speech and actions.
  • Demonstrate spiritual maturity, organizational ability, and leadership qualities.
  • Three or more years of experience working in a school environment preferred.
  • Experience working with library management systems preferred.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other educational technology.
  • Ability to organize multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Passion for children's literature and promoting literacy.

Clearances
  • Must pass a pre-employment reference and background screen.
  • Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States.

Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL: The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, or kneel. The employee occasionally will lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The employee is regularly in a typical office environment with adequate light and moderate noise levels.
EMERGENCIES: Must be able to quickly summon help when an emergency arises either in the office, classroom, gymnasium, or on the playground.
ATTENDANCE: In addition to normal work schedule, also required to be present for faculty meetings and other special functions after school, and occasionally for meetings or other functions in the evening.
Competencies:
  • Spiritual Maturity
  • Effective Communication
  • Influence/Contribution
  • Relationship Building/People
  • Stewardship
  • Servuce Orientation
  • Organization & Attention to Detail
  • Scope (initiative, expertise in education and library services, etc.)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

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