Librarian

The Eugene Public Library seeks collaborative and passionate librarians to fill three (3) full‑time Librarian I positions in Youth Services at the Downtown Library and two (2) full‑time Librarian I positions in Adult Services at the Downtown Library.

Librarians create and maintain positive relationships with patrons, staff, and the community; plan and present dynamic, culturally relevant programs; build and maintain diverse digital and print collections; and consistently provide excellent, patron‑first service. Our goal is to provide equitable access to resources, services, materials, safe community spaces and opportunities to thrive, and to foster a love of reading and lifelong learning.

Successful candidates will be fierce equity, diversity, and inclusion champions who are forward‑thinking, creative, adaptable, and committed to developing innovative services that foster library and community collaboration and connection. As leaders within their work groups, librarians coordinate and guide projects and project teams. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines is essential in our busy and fast‑paced system.

Librarians also perform in‑charge‑of‑building duties; they will lead with empathy, care, and concern, support staff with difficult and unwanted patron behavior, and balance trauma‑informed practices, safety policies, and the expectations outlined in our Library Use Rules.

We are happy to support you in developing your librarian skills and growing your library career.

Final date to receive applications: Monday, February 2, 2026, at 5:00 pm PT

Accepting Online Applications Only

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How to Apply:

Please refer to the City of Eugene website for application details.

Classification: Librarian 1

Salary Range: $30.06 – $39.07 hourly / $62,524.80 – $81,265.60 annually. The City of Eugene determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials. This process is consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

Department/Division: Library, Recreation & Cultural Services / Library Division

Work Location: Downtown Library, 100 W. 10th Avenue, Eugene OR

Work Schedule: Full time with flexibility per business need. Must be available to work any time during the following hours:
Tuesday – Thursday: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm / Monday, Friday – Sunday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Benefits: The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. For more info, please visit the benefits page.

Bilingual Pay Benefit: This position qualifies for up to an additional 5% of base salary for bilingual pay. Please see supplemental information at the end of the posting for more details.

• Professional library duties, including reference, collection development, programming, technology support, and reader’s advisory.
• In‑Charge‑of‑Building (ICOB) responsibilities, which may include asking patrons to leave for the day, issuing suspensions, and working closely with security officers and city emergency responders.
• Cultivating welcoming spaces for patrons of all ages, backgrounds, experiences, and identities.
• Following the City’s affirmative action and diversity work plans; striving to create a respectful and inclusive work environment.
• Creating high‑quality, research‑based experiences for all ages, specifically as it relates to programs and collection development.
• Providing regular coverage at service points within the Downtown Library building, as well as across the system, including circulation, reference, and reader’s advisory for children, teens, and adults.
• Outreach and relationship building with local educators and community partners to serve populations farthest from educational and social justice resources.
• Assigning work and monitoring assignments of library assistants and volunteers.
• Work assignments and location may shift based on manager discretion or library needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

At least one year of responsible experience performing professional library work.

Possession of a Master of Library Science (MLS) degree from an American Library Association accredited college or…