Excellent Career Opportunity County of San Diego!
Librarian III
Interviews will take place starting the week of March 24, 2025.
The list established from this recruitment may be used for branch and specialized vacancies within the San Diego County Library.
Employees in this job classification assigned to a Rural Library location may be eligible for a 5% premium.
The Digital Projects and Metadata Position:
This position is responsible for the cataloging, classification and digital preservation of items using national standards and local practices. This unit will also lead San Diego County Library’s efforts to act as a publisher for digital content related to the business of the County.
Branch Manager Position:
This position is responsible for managing a large branch, planning and overseeing branch programming, cooperating with community groups, local leaders, and Friends of the Library to generate public support. You may be responsible for collaborating with local elected and government officials as well as providing supervision and training to professional and paraprofessional staff.
“We celebrate our communities and dedicate our passion and expertise to help you create your own story.”
San Diego County Library (SDCL) is among the top 10 national and international public library providers of eBooks. With 33 branches, two bookmobiles, five kiosks, countless special events, and a team of enthusiastic and creative staff, SDCL offers San Diego County residents a physical and virtual hub of education, entertainment, and culture.
Every year, five million customers take advantage of SDCL's 30,000 programs and services, checking out more than 11 million items, including books, CDs, DVDs, and more. SDCL is committed to helping the community thrive and grow.
Did you know...
We promote learning, exploration, and discovery for fulfillment and personal growth - we offer various programs for children and adults...
We champion civic engagement and support individuals in shaping the future of their communities - every library branch becomes a polling location and/or a mail ballot drop-off location...
We encourage reading in every way: to develop skills, nurture hope, and motivate a love of reading - 33 branches, 2 bookmobiles, 5 kiosks....
We design opportunities to experience and enjoy culture and the arts as a creator and participant - community feedback and partnerships develop programming that reflects the diverse cultures that we serve.
Are you:
- Focused on delivering excellent customer service
- Responsive to the changing needs of our communities
- Dedicated to eliminating barriers and building capacity so that all may have full access to library resources
- A skilled communicator who can connect with our diverse communities in a proactive, creative, and innovative manner
- Inclusive, respectful, and celebratory of the diversity of the community members we serve
- Supportive of our values - Integrity, Stewardship, and Commitment?
As a Librarian III, you will:
- Manage a large branch or library support division;
- Plan and oversee major branch programming efforts;
- Collaborate with community groups, local leaders, and Friends of the Library to generate public support
- Interface with local elected and government officials
- Provide supervision and training to professional and para-professional staff.
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Hiring Timeline & Dates
- Job Offer and Background Process begins in March 2025. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
- A master's degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certificate of foreign studies equivalency, AND three (3) years of full-time experience as a professional librarian that includes progressively responsible supervisory experience; OR,
- A master's degree as described above, AND one (1) year of full-time experience as a Librarian II with the County of San Diego.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation
Qualified candidates will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment and supplemental applications.
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization.
Veteran’s Preference Policy - The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
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The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov) as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a Framework for the Future that will create a County that works for all.
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