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• Literacy Services Program Librarian – This role includes providing literacy services as part of our Mobile Library team and requires driving.
• Adult Services Librarian – This role includes managing and delivering library services to adult patrons, including programming, outreach and collection development.
• Outreach/Collection Development Librarian – This role coordinates with library administration to develop and maintain the library collections, develop programming for community outreach and is part of our Mobile Library team and requires driving.

Under close direction (Librarian I) or general direction (Librarian II), performs routine to complex professional library work involving the collection and retrieval of information, including evaluation, selection, cataloging, and weeding of library materials; develops library and outreach programs; performs reference, research, and readers’ advisory services; and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives close (Librarian I) or general (Librarian II) supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to lower level staff.

Librarian I: This is the entry-level class in the Librarian series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform the more routine duties while learning County policies and procedures and becoming familiar with library systems and practices.

Librarian II: This is the journey-level classification in the Librarian series. Positions at this level are responsible for independently performing professional duties in support of the library operations.

Typical functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended to be comprehensive; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.

• Plans, develops, promotes, and implements specialized services and programs for children, youth, adults, and general community outreach to promote reading and lifelong learning.
• Assists with the development of library collections, including ordering, purchasing, distribution, and use of books and other materials in area(s) of specialization.
• Classifies and catalogs books and other materials using the Dewey Decimal System and other resources.
• Assesses patron needs; assists and advises them in making effective use of library resources and services.
• Prepares subject reading lists and resource bibliographies; develops and maintains special files and collections.
• Leads or assists in the preparation of grant proposals and/or the development and management of required documentation for grant funded programs.
• Participates in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for assigned area of responsibility.
• Provides technical guidance and direction to library staff and volunteers.
• Monitors usage of library budget in area of responsibility.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Makes presentations to school and community groups regarding library programs and resources.
• Maintains records and prepares periodic or special reports regarding branch activities or related matters.
• Coordinates, plans, and oversees programs to special audiences.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Policies, procedures, and functions of public library service.
• Public library information resources and services.
• Principles of professional library work including familiarity with current trends in library services.
• A wide variety of books, authors, and collection development resources.
• Patron advisory methods and practices.
• Database searching techniques.
• Organizational and management practices.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions.

• Plan, organize, supervise, review, and evaluate library activities and programs.
• Assess library patron needs and provide accurate service information.
• Classify and catalog a wide range of books and library materials.
• Identify operational problems, evaluate alternatives, and make sound recommendations.
• Plan and implement specialized programs.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Effectively represent the department and the County in meetings.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships.

Librarian I: Must be actively enrolled in an accredited university with major coursework in Library Science; and six (6) months of experience in a library, education or technology field.

Librarian II: Master’s degree from an accredited university with major coursework in library science; and one (1) year of experience equivalent to the County’s Librarian I.

• Must possess a valid US driver’s license upon date of application.

• Mobility to work in a standard office 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 and over the telephone.

• Employees work in a library setting with moderate noise levels.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.

• Equipment utilized includes personal computer, fax machine, and standard office equipment.

All Butte County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.