Librarian I/II

City of San Bernardino • San Bernardino, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of San Bernardino is hiring a Librarian I or Librarian II to provide professional library services focused on Children’s Services at the Feldheym Central Library. The role oversees children’s programs, services, and activities, including the Summer Reading Program, and works closely with the Library Program Coordinator and branch library supervisors to support consistent, effective library services.

The Librarian plans and presents activities such as story times, craft workshops, summer reading programs, and educational events for children from infancy through the preteen years. The position manages the children’s collection, conducts community outreach, provides reference and reader’s advisory assistance, and may assist with budgeting and oversee assigned support staff and volunteers. The selected level, Librarian I or II, will depend on the candidate’s qualifications.

The proposed schedule is Monday through Thursday, four 10-hour shifts, with periodic adjustments for Monday and Tuesday evening hours and Saturday assignments as needed for programs, outreach, and community activities. A valid California driver’s license is required. A CDL may be required for the Librarian II level.

Requirements

• Librarian I: Graduation from a college or university with a Master’s degree in library science.
• Librarian II: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in library science and three years of increasingly responsible professional librarian experience, or a Master’s degree with two years as a Librarian I with the City of San Bernardino.
• A valid California driver’s license is required.
• Ability to develop engaging, age-appropriate programs; select and maintain children’s materials; and provide reference and reading guidance to children, parents, and teachers.
• Ability to communicate effectively, build positive relationships with schools and community groups, and collaborate with library staff, volunteers, and branch supervisors.

Nice To Haves

• English/Spanish bilingual skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and present children’s activities, including story times, craft workshops, summer reading programs, and educational events for children from infancy through the preteen years.
• Evaluate, select, and maintain books, digital resources, and other children’s materials appropriate to young patrons’ reading levels, developmental needs, and interests.
• Conduct outreach to local schools, community groups, and parent organizations to build partnerships and promote early literacy.
• Help children, parents, and teachers locate information, research materials, and age-appropriate reading selections.
• Assist with budgeting.
• Oversee support staff and volunteers as assigned.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of children’s services and programs.
• Coordinate with the Library Program Coordinator and branch library supervisors to support consistent and effective library services.

What This Job Offers

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