Librarian -II

The Position

The two current vacancies are for Librarian I/II for the Santa Cruz Public Libraries in the following assignments:

• Teen Services at the Downtown Branch
• Life Literacy Center Librarian I/II at the Downtown Branch.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other Regular and Temporary Librarian I/II vacancies that may occur during the life of the list, to include but not limited to other areas of assignment such as Adult Services, Youth Services, Outreach, Collection Management Service, and Generalist (All Ages) in any branch of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment is valid for up to one year from the date established unless the list is extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director.

Responsible for designing, creating and delivering programs and services for teens at the Downtown branch. Works 3‑4 scheduled desk shifts per week at the Youth Services Reference Desk, providing reference, information and readers’ advisory assistance to youth and the adults who care for them. Maintains a regular presence in the Teen area during after‑school hours, offering programs, reference, information and readers’ advisory services.

Leads class visits and conducts outreach to schools served by the Downtown branch, participates in community engagement and outreach events, and collaborates with community organizations and agencies supporting Teens countywide. Works closely with Downtown branch staff, librarians in neighboring branches, the Youth Programs systemwide team, and the Librarians Team.

Position based at the Downtown library branch focusing on serving vulnerable populations. Manages operations of the Life Literacies Center and fosters partnerships related to life literacies, working with social services agencies. Represents the library at offsite community engagement events. Participates in the Adult Programs and Services systemwide team and the Downtown library branch staff team. Key focus: contributing to strategic plan initiatives centered on inclusion, the Downtown branch, and enhancing services for vulnerable patrons.

Has regular reference desk shifts at the branch. Work schedule includes either Saturdays or Sundays.

The Santa Cruz Public Libraries consist of 10 neighborhood library branches, a web‑based digital library, a Bookmobile and community‑based programs. To learn more about the Santa Cruz Public Library System go to https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

• Librarian I: $6,101.00 – $7,865.00 monthly

• Librarian II: $6,400.00 – $8,249.00 monthly

The following process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Director. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

• Recruitment closes Thursday, 03/12/26. All application materials must be received by the Human Resources Department by 5:00 pm; postmarks are not accepted. To apply, submit an online application only. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out the application form completely.
• Response to supplemental questions will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Any work experience described here must also be included in your employment history on the main application.
• Weeks of 03/16 and 03/23/26:
  Applications will be competitively screened based on minimum qualifications. Candidates will be notified of their status by 04/01/26.
• Weeks of 04/06, 04/13/26, and/or 04/20/26:
  Interviews will be tentatively scheduled for top candidates. The examination process will include an interview and may include a written and/or performance exercise.

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