Library Services Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $79,643.20 - $104,457.60 Annually
Location : Roseland Regional Library, 470 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa, CA, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300196
Division: Public Services 1
Department: Roseland Regional Library
Opening Date: 05/15/2026
Closing Date: 6/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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Description
Sonoma County Library
Announces an Employment Opportunity
LIBRARIAN I or II, ADULT SERVICES- ROSELAND
40 HOURS PER WEEK- FULL TIME
We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented Adult Services Librarian who is committed to public service for a full-time position at the Roseland Regional Library. The ideal candidate will be comfortable conversing in both English and Spanish in order to provide library services, outreach, and programming for patrons from diverse backgrounds. Candidates who successfully complete the interview process will be added to a pre-qualified list and may be considered for other vacancies that arise in the next twelve months.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under direct to general supervision, Librarian I/II staff provide professional library services that support welcoming, inclusive, and accessible library experiences for the community. Librarian I/II's provide excellent customer service while performing a variety of adult library functions, including reference and reader's advisory services, collection development, program and event coordination, community outreach, and digital literacy training for the public. Additional related duties that contribute to the development of library services and resources may also be assigned.
Librarian I is the entry-level professional classification in the Librarian series. Incumbents work under closer supervision while gaining experience in professional library services and may be assigned projects or programs with more limited scope and complexity.
Librarian II is the journey-level professional classification in the Librarian series. Incumbents work with greater independence and judgment, may lead projects or specialized program areas, provide training and guidance to staff and volunteers, and may take on broader responsibilities related to collections, outreach, cataloging, or systemwide services.
Please see the below class specifications* for full details about these positions.
*The Librarian I class specification has been revised and is pending final approval at the Library Commission meeting on 6/3/2026.
SALARY RANGES: Librarian I - $38.29/hour to $47.82/hour
Librarian II - $40.21/hour to $50.22/hour
CLOSING DATE: 11:59 PM, Friday, June 5, 2026
OCTOBER 2015
REV: JUNE 2026*
FLSA: EXEMPT
LIBRARIAN I
Represented
DEFINITION
Under direct to general supervision, provides excellent customer service, performs a variety of professional library services in adult, teen, and children's services, outreach; special collections; and/or other areas as assigned; provides technical and/or direct library services to the community and contributes to the development of programs and services for target audiences, reference, collection development, and/or original cataloging; assists with the identification of current community needs and the projection of future needs; and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direct to general supervision from a Division Manager, Central Branch Manager, Branch Manager, or other supervisory/management staff. May provide technical direction and training to clerical, technical, paraprofessional staff, and/or volunteers.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry-level class in the professional Librarian series and provides incumbents with the experience and training necessary to plan, organize, and provide library program services at the journey level with a minimum of supervision. Work may involve assignments in any library service area that requires the application of fundamental library science principles and practices including adult, teen, and children's services, reference, collection development, outreach, special collections, cataloging, or archiving. Assignments are typically limited in scope and within the design and procedural framework established by higher-level staff. As knowledge and experience are gained, the work becomes broader in scope; assignments are more varied and are performed with more independence. Incumbents may serve as "Person-in-Charge" for assigned shifts. This class is distinguished from Library Associate in that it has greater responsibilities requiring a broader scope and depth of technical knowledge and professional training. The class is further distinguished from Librarian II in that the latter is the full journey professional level, capable of performing the full range of assigned functions with considerable independence and judgment. The Librarian I is eligible to promote to Librarian II after gaining sufficient experience to perform competently at the full journey level by meeting the minimum qualifications of two years (4160 paid hours) as a professional librarian and possession of MLIS or equivalent.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

• Develops, implements, and evaluates services and programs in a designated area such as adult, teens, and children's services, special collections, outreach, and/or other areas as assigned.
• Provides routine to complex assistance to and advises library users in the effective use of library collections, facilities, and services; demonstrates the use of library resources, tools, equipment, and electronic resources.
• Answers readers' advisory and reference questions by accessing a variety of print and non-print resources.
• Participates in development and management for an assigned area of the library collection; reviews and analyzes collection use; selects and de-selects a variety of materials and e-resources for purchase based on community and user needs and attention to the variety of ages, abilities, education, interests, languages, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Provides outreach to the community, community organizations, and schools; informs community members and organizations about library services, programs, collections, and resources.
• Organizes, maintains, and catalogs/indexes a variety of print and digital materials.
• Performs original cataloging of print and non-print materials; maintains and updates catalog records and finding aids.
• Directs the preparation of exhibits and displays; organizes and presents both live and virtual programs and events.
• Participates in meetings, committees, or projects intended to enhance services or promote consistent policies and procedures across the library.
• Advises library users of policies, procedures, and services; enforces rules related to library use and borrower policies.
• Responds to suggestions, requests, or concerns from library users, community members, and staff.
• Participates in continuing education programs and professional development.
• Represents the library in meetings with the community or special interest groups.
• May plan and direct the work of non-librarian staff or volunteers.
• Compiles library activity reports and statistics.
• Participates in circulation functions as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and procedures of professional library work, including library reference, reader's advisory, community outreach, collection development, special collections, and other professional library services.
• Principles, techniques, and procedures in cataloging, indexing, classifying, and organizing library materials.
• Principles, practices and techniques of public relations, community outreach, and service promotion.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of creating, organizing, and presenting a variety of programs for library users and library events.
• Principles and techniques used in research.
• Library materials selection and weeding standards.
• Library services and available resources.
• Technological, professional, and societal developments, current literature, and sources of information related to library services.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Modern office practices and technology
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for effectively representing the library in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, educational, and regulatory organizations, and library users.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively working with library users, vendors, contractors, local municipalities, and library staff.

Ability to:

• Create, organize, and/or present appropriate programs for target audiences.
• Advise library users on reference sources and methods.
• Perform detailed reference searches using online, print, and other methods.
• Provide reader's advisory services and referrals to library users.
• Instruct library users and staff in the use of catalogs and reference tools.
• Identify the needs of library users and participate in collection development by evaluating and recommending materials for acquisition.
• Explain policies and procedures to library users and staff.
• Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and other written materials.
• Use computers and other technology to assist library users, conduct research, prepare reports, and use email and other communications technologies.
• Interact tactfully and diplomatically during interactions with staff, library users, and community groups while appropriately adhering to and enforcing library policies, procedures, and practices.
• Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Use English effectively to communicate orally and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, legal, and ethical guidelines.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
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.
Licenses and Certifications:
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and library setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone; and the ability to operate a motor vehicle in order to travel to various branches, meeting sites, educational institutions, and community events. This classification primarily works indoors and requires movement between work areas. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve materials and data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. May push and pull carts and shelving units weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Positions in this classification occasionally shelve books and lift and carry reports, records, and materials that typically weigh less than twenty-five (25) pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances; some outreach assignments may involve outdoor work. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Employees in assignments providing direct assistance to the public may come into contact with abrasive, disruptive, and/or disorderly people.
WORKING CONDITIONS
May be required to work flexible schedules including evenings and weekends.
EST: OCTOBER 2015
REV: MARCH 2026
FLSA: EXEMPT
LIBRARIAN II
Represented
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, provides excellent customer service, performs a variety of professional library duties in adult, children's, and teen services; outreach; collection development; cataloging; special collections; and/or other areas as assigned; provides technical and/or direct library services to the community and contributes to the development of programs and services for target audiences, reference, collection development, special collections, and/or original cataloging; assists with the...