Librarian I/II Job at City of Mountain View (CA) in Mountain View

We are seeking two librarians who are emotionally intelligent, well-rounded, adaptable, friendly, forward-thinking, and highly motivated professionals with outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills to join the Library Department of the City of Mountain View in the Youth and Bookmobile Division and the Customer Experience and Technology Division. These positions will be full-time and have schedules that include weekends and weeknights. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a great organization and contribute your talents and creativity.

Librarians provide a breadth of services to support Mountain View’s diverse informational, recreational, and educational needs. They may be assigned to perform the following duties:

• Serve at a public desk
• Assist customers with their computer and technology needs
• Develop, plan, promote and conduct a variety of programs for different age groups
• Perform collection development for specific audiences, including tracking budgets
• Coordinate projects that support Library initiatives and partnerships
• Contribute to outreach efforts
• Support maintenance of a safe and orderly environment
• Support library wide committees and initiatives

Librarian I

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in library science or related field.
• No professional library experience is necessary; however, extensive experience on a paraprofessional level is desired.

Librarian II

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in library science or related field.
• Two years increasingly responsible professional experience, performing duties similar to a Librarian I in the City of Mountain View.

Bonus Points

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited college or university is highly desirable.
• Language skills in Spanish, Chinese, Russian, or Korean.

You are passionate about advancing library services and believe they are essential to a strong community. You possess excellent customer service skills. You are approachable and have a collaborative attitude. You are tactful in difficult situations and enjoy helping customers with a wide variety of information needs. You have a good understanding of technology and a willingness to learn about all aspects of librarianship. You communicate effectively in writing and in person; you are organized and enjoy the details. You value working within an environment that fosters innovation and emphasizes professional growth and curiosity.

Submit your application and resume online at governmentjobs.com or to the Human Resources Department; City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6309.

Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis with a first application review date of Monday, January 27, 2025 by 12:00 PM. Applications received prior to this date will be prioritized. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early as this recruitment may close at any time.

Fine Print: Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Prior to hire, candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination. NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.