Librarian I-26402506

County of San Diego • San Diego, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

One of San Diego County's greatest assets is its diverse, high tech, vast, and phenomenal Library system! San Diego County Library is now hiring for position of LIBRARIAN I. Interviews will take place the week of August 24, 2026. This position is eligible for appointment at step 1, $66,913.60 annually. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5. Future Salary Increases: June 2026 - 3.53% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 0.03% Market Adjustment). June 2027 - 3.03% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 0.03% Market Adjustment). Employees in this job classification assigned to a Rural Library location may be eligible for a 5% premium. An Employee’s Principal Work Location must be one of the following to be eligible: Alpine, Borrego Springs, Campo, Crest, Descanso, Fallbrook, Fletcher Hills, Jacumba, Julian, Lincoln Acres, Pine Valley, Potrero, Ramona, or Valley Center. “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, four outreach vans, 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 16,000 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 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. Please visit the San Diego County Library for more information about the San Diego County Library.

Requirements

• A master's degree in Library Science (MLS) from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency; OR, A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency, supplemented by a minimum of nine (9) semester or twelve (12) quarter units of graduate library science coursework from an accredited college or university, AND one (1) year of full-time paraprofessional library experience.
• Candidates must provide proof of educational requirements at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association is highly desirable.
• Experience working in a public library is also highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Keep up with current of library trends
• Provides customers with reference services, information, and reader guidance
• Plan, create, promote and present library programs and events
• Provide supervision to Library Technicians, volunteers, and hourly workers.

Benefits

• Future Salary Increases: June 2026 - 3.53% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 0.03% Market Adjustment). June 2027 - 3.03% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 0.03% Market Adjustment).
• Employees in this job classification assigned to a Rural Library location may be eligible for a 5% premium.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level