Community Library Specialist

Job Description:

Community Library Specialist

Description

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin."
Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

The Marin County Free Library (MCFL) is a special taxing district that operates ten branch libraries in Marin under the authority of the Board of Supervisors. It provides public library services to the residents of the unincorporated areas of the County and the cities of Corte Madera, Fairfax and Novato.

The Marin County Free Library is an innovative and dynamic civic institution that is committed to providing exceptional services to a community that cares deeply about the library and encourages the library to assume a critical role in supporting the community to be resilient, equitable, and progressive. MCFL is committed to racial equity and the inclusion of those with multiple perspectives and backgrounds in our decision making.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Community Library Specialist (CLS) reports to a Branch manager. These positions provide library services for patrons of all ages in small, rural communities and support daily branch operations at the Stinson Beach Library or the Inverness Library. Community engagement is at the heart of these positions, both inside and outside the walls of the library. These positions also require a strong focus on joyful learning, community centered empowerment and collective impact with community agencies to guide and inform the scope and direction of the work. There are currently two part-time vacancies, one at the Stinson Beach branch and one at the Inverness branch.

The primary duties of the Community Library Specialist include:

• Staffing a circulation/service desk to provide reference and reader’s advisory services, as well as computer and technology support
• Developing and implementing responsive, inclusive programming that reflects community needs and interests
• Attending community events to provide information about library services and conducting presentations to community groups
• Building strong relationships with local organizations and community members
• Participating in branch, regional and systemwide library meetings and committee activities

Stinson Beach: In addition to the primary duties, the Stinson Beach duties include working collaboratively with a coworker on maintaining the library’s collections, coordinating a rotating art gallery wall in the library, and supervising volunteers.

Stinson Beach- 66 hours biweekly. The weekly schedule is:

• Monday 9:30am-6pm
  
• Tuesday 11:30am-8pm
  
• Wednesday 10:00am-2pm
  
• Friday 9:30am-6:00pm
  
• Saturday 9:30am-5:00pm
  

Inverness: In addition to the primary duties, the Inverness duties include maintaining the library’s collections, working closely with the local TK-grade 2 school to provide education equity support and library services, and supervising volunteers.

Inverness/Point Reyes- 56.25 hours biweekly. The weekly schedule is:

• Monday 2:00-pm7:00pm
  
• Tuesday 9:30am-3:00pm
  
• Wednesday 9:30am-3:00pm
  
• Friday 10:00am-6:00pm
  
• Saturday 9:30am-2:00pm
  

The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill all vacancies (regular, fixed-term, contingent, full and part-time) while the list remains active, as well as to generate a list for on-call assignments.

ABOUT YOU

The Highly Qualified Candidate

We're looking for a self-motivated, service-oriented professional who is confident and capable of working independently but must be able and willing to contribute to the West Marin libraries team’s success by being demonstrating flexibility, adaptability and embracing a spirit of collaboration.

The strongest candidates bring:

• Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to work with people from all backgrounds
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Confidence using computers and technology of all types and exceptional organizational skills
• Experience assessing and responding to community needs
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish are desirable but not required.
  

Special Requirements: Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.

Bilingual Testing/Certification: To be eligible for a bilingual differential, the successful candidate must possess bilingual skills and must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to appointment. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidates possess the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Accepted library policies, procedures, methods, practices, terminology, and automated library equipment and methods including indexing and filing, cataloging and classification schemes, circulation techniques, and general reference research to locate specific topics.
• General library reference materials and resources; common literary works and authors.
• Computer applications and software programs related to the work.
• Customer relations techniques.
• Business letter writing and basic report preparation techniques.
• Statistical data collection methods, analysis and techniques.
• Business arithmetic.
• Recordkeeping practices.
• Basic supervisory principles and practices.
• Principles, practices, and methods of administering and coordinating an outreach or volunteer program.
• Methods and techniques for recruiting, motivating, training, coaching and retaining volunteers.
• If assigned to the Adult Literacy Program, adult learning terminology, theories, practices and methods, including assessing adult students, creating a profile that reveals the student's level of education and basic practices of adult literacy instruction.
• If assigned to the Family Literacy Program, early childhood learning terminology, theory, practices and methods and basic practices of early childhood instruction.

ABILITY TO

• Independently operate a small branch library, mobile library vehicle, or outreach program and perform patron services and library support work.
• Answer or direct reference questions from patrons to appropriate staff.
• Interpret, apply and explain library policies and procedures.
• Operate current automated library equipment, systems and technology.
• Advise patrons on the use of library computers and equipment, standard software and internet searches.
• Perform basic arithmetical computations, collect library fees, accept cash, make change and deposit funds to appropriate accounts.
• Supervise staff in work policies and procedures; train and oversee the work of volunteers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work including library system staff, community groups, volunteers, and library patrons.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Make sound independent decisions within procedural guidelines.
• Organize own work and set work priorities.
• Prepare and maintain clear and accurate records and reports

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and abilities. Typically, three years of full-time paraprofessional library experience or three years of experience providing programmatic services in a community agency setting. Successful completion of related coursework from a recognized college or university may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis (30 semester or 45 quarter units) for a maximum substitution of two years.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Alisa Samuel at [email protected] .

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 6/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$35.97 - $42.43 Hourly