LIBRARIAN jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

LIBRARIAN develops and maintains a collection of books and other materials and provides research and reference support to library users. Researches publications and suggests new sources and offerings for acquisition to enhance the collection. Being a LIBRARIAN performs cataloging and creates bibliographies and metadata to classify the library's collection of books, serial publications, documents, audiovisual, and other materials. Designs and delivers research support processes and services to ensure that groups and individuals can access requested materials. Additionally, LIBRARIAN distributes up-to-date information on new acquisitions, library activities, and services. Oversees the selection and maintenance of technology infrastructure and tools used in the library. Requires a master's degree in library science. Typically reports to a manager. The LIBRARIAN occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a LIBRARIAN typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Senior Librarian - Youth Services
  • City of Santa Barbara
  • Santa Barbara, CA FULL_TIME

  • At the City of Santa Barbara, the best part of our organization is our people. As a City of Santa Barbara employee, you will work in an environment with other motivated individuals who are passionate about their work. We strive to provide employees with the support they need to thrive. Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here. 
     
    The mission of the Library Department is supporting education for all ages through classes and events, building a community of readers, empowering individuals with free access to information, and connecting people to community resources. Read more about the Library Department here. 
     
    The City of Santa Barbara Library department manages Library services at Central Library, Eastside Library, and through outreach and mobile services, and also operates a location in Montecito on behalf of the County of Santa Barbara.

    The City of Santa Barbara Library Department seeks a creative and dynamic Senior Librarian to oversee the development and delivery of Library services to children ages 0-18 and their families and caregivers. This position oversees the delivery of reference and readers’ advisory services in the Children’s Library at Central Library as well as supports and programming for youth and families at all SBPL locations, including Central Library, Eastside Library, and Montecito Library. 
     
    This position collaborates with the entire supervisory team on the development and implementation of system-wide policies and procedures and special projects. Under limited supervision, plans, coordinates, and supervises the operations for the Santa Barbara Public Library System (SBPL). This position manages, supervises, trains, and evaluates a team of two librarians and four paraprofessional Library Technicians and hourly staff. Assigned professional library work could include oversight, planning, quality assurance, and operational efficiency for: family, youth and teen programming services, and community education, marketing and communication, collection management oversight, and partnership development.   Other professional responsibilities may include: participation in strategic planning; public presentations; grant funding development and management; development of specialized collection(s) materials and evaluation of collection/customer needs, interests, and requests; organizing and leading staff training; gathering and analyzing data and outcome assessments, and other work as required.Knowledge of:   Public Library services, organization, and equipment, program development, promotion, and implementation; methods and principles of supervision and leadership; methods of collection development; and general and specialized research techniques. Child development, early literacy practices, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) educational principles. 
    Skill In:   Leading professional, paraprofessional, and operational staff; establishing appropriate professional relationships; library program planning and promotion; organizing a work unit; collection development; technical reference work; using and maintaining library equipment and tools.  
    Ability to:   Effectively supervise staff, and lead a work unit to provide quality public service; coordinate public programming, events, and community education; assist in meeting the needs of library clientele; assess community needs for library services and encourage participation in new and established programs; develop, monitor and evaluate collection(s) for quality and program effectiveness; mentor others in performing complex librarian duties; communicate effectively in oral and written form; prepare and conduct presentations; write letters and statistical/narrative reports; supervise staff; explain rules, regulations, procedures and work effectively with a variety of library patrons; make library procedures and policy decisions in accordance with Director’s guidelines.     Establish and maintain productive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; communicate in a timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; write accurately and concisely, using proper grammatical form. Bilingual skills (English and Spanish) are highly desirable.

    To view our benefits page click here.

    EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
    Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

    Desirable experience includes three (3) years of professional experience as a Librarian, including one (1)  year in a supervisory capacity. Experience in collection development and managing a collection and programming budget.  Equivalent to a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Library or Information Science or a related field.
     
    License, Certificate and/or Other Requirements: Class C driver’s license preferred.  
    The ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish is highly desirable, as is the ability to translate English to Spanish.
     
    Work Schedule:  Working hours are currently Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Schedules are dependent upon operational needs and are subject to change. It is important that your application and supplemental questionnaire show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess which qualifies you for this position. All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Be sure to be thorough in your responses. Statements such as “See application”, “Extensive Experience”, or "See Resume" are not an acceptable substitute for a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.  
     
    The selection process may consist of an application screening, written exam, computer skills exam and/or an oral interview. The successful candidate's employment history will be thoroughly evaluated prior to appointment.

    There is currently one (1) vacancy within the Library Department.
    Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application.  Please check your email and spam regularly throughout the recruitment process. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
     
    OPEN & CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT:  Because this recruitment is open and continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an open and continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. 

    FOR FIRST CONSIDERATION CITY APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE RECEIVED BY  5:30 PM ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2023 
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Teaching and Learning Librarian
  • University of California - Santa Barbara
  • Santa Barbara, CA FULL_TIME
  • Position overview Position title: Teaching and Learning Librarian Salary range: Please see Table 26B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $61,920.00-$149,...
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Systems Librarian for Technical Services and Associate Director
  • University of California - Santa Barbara
  • Santa Barbara, CA FULL_TIME
  • Position overview Position title: Systems Librarian for Technical Services & Associate Director Salary range: The posted UC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment...
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Middle East Studies Librarian and Area Studies Collection Strategist
  • University of California - Santa Barbara
  • Santa Barbara, CA FULL_TIME
  • Position overview Position title: Middle East Studies Librarian and Area Studies Collection Strategist Salary range: Please see Table 26B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate ...
  • 21 Days Ago
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Location Manager
  • Go Rentals
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • About Us Discover the extraordinary world of Go Rentals, where every moment is an opportunity to create unforgettable ex...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Legal Admin Specialist (Estate & Gift Tax) (Estate Tax Technical Advisor) (TEMP NTE 1 YR MBE, MBP)
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Duties WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS SELF EMPLOYED (SBSE)DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: htt...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Legal Admin Specialist (Estate & Gift Tax) (Estate Tax Technical Advisor) (TEMP NTE 1 YR MBE, MBP)
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Carpinteria, CA
  • Duties WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS SELF EMPLOYED (SBSE)DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: htt...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Internal Revenue Agent- Senior Revenue Agent (Examiner), 12-month Roster
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Carpinteria, CA
  • Duties WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL (LB&I)DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at:...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Internal Revenue Agent / Senior Revenue Agent (Examiner)-12 Month Roster AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Carpinteria, CA
  • Duties WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Systems Librarian for Technical Services and Associate Director
  • Digital Library Federation
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Education Requirements At the time of application, an ALA-accredited Masters degree in Library or Information Science (o...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Internal Revenue Agent (Senior Revenue Agent (Examiner) -12 MONTH ROSTER
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Duties WHAT IS THE SBSE - SMALL BUSINESS SELF EMPLOYED DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ht...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Neighborhood Services Director
  • City of Goleta, CA
  • Goleta, CA
  • Salary: $165,301.22 - $210,970.90 Annually Location : Goleta, CA Job Type: Full time, exempt Job Number: 2024-009 Depart...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara (Spanish: Santa Bárbara) is the county seat of Santa Barbara County in the U.S. state of California. Situated on a south-facing section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States, the city lies between the steeply rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Santa Barbara's climate is often described as Mediterranean, and the city has been promoted as the "American Riviera". As of 2014, the city had an estimated population of 91,196, up from 88,410 in 2010, making it the second most populous city in the county after Santa Maria. The contig...
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Income Estimation for LIBRARIAN jobs
$66,633 to $89,205
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What does a LIBRARIAN do?

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This would depend on the area of expertise they would be expected to have as in the instance of a law librarian that would be required to hold a law degree.
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School librarians work in academic settings at all levels of the US education system, from elementary schools to universities.
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