Part Time Library Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $91,312.00 - $95,867.20 Annually
Location : Hayward Public Library - 888 C Street, Hayward, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: T791-2026-08
Department: Library Services Department
Division: Library Services Division
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Monday, August 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM.THE POSITION:
This position performs a variety of professional and para-professional duties in support of a modern urban library and community learning center; develops, implements and evaluates educational and library programs tailored to the changing needs of a diverse local community; and provides responsive customer service to a diverse population of library and learning center users.
The Part-Time Regular Appointment Librarian I is a maximum of 20-hours per week and is eligible for benefits. The eligible list produced by this recruitment can be used to fill current and future vacancies and can also be used to fill temporary assignments.
You are:
The ideal candidate has a Master's Degree in Library Science or more than two (2) years of public library experience, and is excited about developing the library as a diverse community hub. They are a community-minded librarian dedicated to delivering high-quality public library services and building positive connections with customers of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. They bring professional public library experience, a strong foundation in library science, and a commitment to understanding and responding to the evolving needs of the community. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply!
Essential Duties
What you will do:
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Develop, implement and evaluate impactful library and educational services/programs that are responsive to the changing and varied needs of the local community, including service developed for children, teens, adults, seniors, the disabled and non-English speakers.
Monitor and evaluate library and educational services programs for effectiveness and efficiency through the use of data and measurable outcomes.
May evaluate, select and order books and media items for one or more subject areas of the library collection; evaluate library books and media items for withdrawal from the library collection.
Respond to customer inquiries for library information, resources and services; conduct customized reference interviews with customers to identify their specific and unique library and educational needs; follow-through with customers to ensure the proper level of service was provided.
Enforce library customer conduct policies to ensure a safe and welcoming public environment for all library visitors.
Link to full job description:
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
CORE COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of:

• Current best practices, procedures and techniques used in creating, delivering, and evaluating effective public library and community learning center services in an urban environment.
• Current technologies, resources, and other tools needed to plan and deliver effective library and community learning center services to various demographic groups.
• Modern library operational systems, including Integrated Library Systems, automated cataloging and processing systems, electronic resources and databases, reciprocal borrowing systems, materials movement systems, materials selection systems and processes, and modern electronic recordkeeping systems.
• Children's and teen literature including knowledge of the various genres, sub-genres and subject areas of children's and teen literature; knowledge of specific authors, titles and trends.
• Adult literature including knowledge of the various genres, sub-genres and subject areas of adult literature; knowledge of specific authors, titles and trends.

Ability to:

• Provide excellent customer service to a diverse community of urban public library and community learning center users.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects and service demands efficiently and effectively.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a diverse customer population; deliver clear and concise written and verbal communications that are relevant to the intended audience.
• Identify and adapt to changing community needs and service delivery models in an urban public library/learning centers.
• Analyze data to accurately assess changing customer needs, adjust program strategies to ensure effective program delivery and accurately measure success.
• Participate in resource development activities to support library services and projects, which includes writing effective grant proposals independently and as a team member.
• Coordinate and collaborate effectively with others to identify and achieve shared goals.
• Use modern office technology and equipment.
• Work flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends.

A complete job description and list of duties can be found at .
Minimum Qualifications
You have:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Two (2) years of increasing responsible professional public library experience.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Library Science. Master's degree in Library Science is desirable.
License: Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License.
Supplemental Information
BENEFITS AND REWARDS:
Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

• Alternative Work Schedule and/or Telecommuting
• Vacation - 80 hours minimum
• 15.5 Paid Holidays
• Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
• Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)

SELECTION PROCEDURE
Apply - submit a completed City of Hayward job application, Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Library Science, and responses to the Supplemental Questions, which fully describe the nature of professional experience and qualifications.
Application Review -
A. Minimum qualifications
B. Completion of the supplemental questionnaire
The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Be sure to scan and attach a copy of your Bachelor's or Master's degree in Library Science to your on-line application.
Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.
Job Related Testing (examination) - Virtual Written examination projected for mid-September
The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.
Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history verification, medical evaluation, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.
Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.
The City of Hayward reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.
APPLICATIONS
Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com. Candidates are encouraged to apply online at under the Current Vacancies tab or at Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541 or via phone (510) 583-4500.
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at (855) 524-5627.
The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits Overview
This summary provides a brief overview of the benefits available to regular full-time City employees. As indicated in the 2025 Benefit Summary, some employee groups have different benefits based upon negotiated agreements. Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

• Your choice of CalPERS Medical Plan (with generous employer contribution)
• CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members)
• Dental Insurance (plans available through Delta Dental or United Concordia)
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)
• Other Employee-Paid benefits include pet insurance and discount plans, pre-paid legal, etc.

To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please click
01
Do you posses a Master's in Library Science or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Library Science? (please be sure to attach it to your application)

• Master's Degree in Library Science
• Bachelor's Degree in Library Science
• Other

02
How many years of increasingly responsible professional public library experience do you possess?

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2-3 years of experience
• 4-5 years of experience
• 6 or more years of experience

03
Which statements best describe your current or previous work experience? Select all that apply

• I have worked or interned in the adult department in a public library
• I have worked or interned in the children's department in a public library
• I have worked or interned in the teen department in a public library
• I have worked or interned in the circulation department in a public library
• I have volunteered in a public library
• I have worked, interned, or volunteered in an academic library (college or university)
• I have worked, interned, or volunteered a school library
• I have worked, interned or volunteered in a special library (Medical, Law, etc.)
• I have had education or training but have not yet worked in a library
• I have not had experience, education, or training in working in a library

04
Which statements best describe your experience in leading library programs? Select all that apply.

• I have experience leading regularly scheduled, on-going storytimes/early literacy programming for children and families in a library
• I have experience leading regularly scheduled, on-going programs for elementary school students or tweens in a library
• I have experience leading regularly scheduled, on-going programs for teens in a library
• I have experience leading intermittent or occasional programs for children, teens, or adults in a library setting
• I have experience leading programs for children, teens, or adults in a non-library setting
• I have had education or training in library programming but have not yet led programs on the job
• I have not had experience, education, or training in leading library programs

05
Hayward Public Library also utilizes Per Diem Librarians. Per Diem Librarians are temporary, non-benefitted positions without set schedules or guaranteed hours. Please indicate if you are interested in a permanent part time or Per Diem position, or if you would like to be considered for all appointments as Librarian I.

• Part-Time
• Per-Diem
• All

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