Librarian

Job Description:

Librarian

Description

The Position

OPEN EXAMINATION - SIX-MONTH PROBATIONARY PERIOD

This current vacancy will be assigned to the Teen Services unit. However, the established eligible list may be considered in future vacancies in different departments.

Job Description: This classification performs a broad range of professional library duties associated with a full-service library system.

Classification Code: 3135

Reporting Relationships: This position reports to the Library, Arts & Culture Supervisor or Senior Library Arts & Culture Supervisor.

Common Responsibilities:

In the City of Glendale, all positions are responsible for excellent performance in the following areas:

Skills and Abilities

Customer Service

Provide exceptional customer service to all employees, customers, vendors and other City departments.

Ethics

Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Performance

Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.

Work the necessary hours and times, including overtime as authorized for non-management staff, to complete goals, tasks, and objectives.

Safety

Ensure the duties of the position are performed in a safe and efficient manner.

Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.

Teamwork

Foster a teamwork environment.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Communications

Give and receive direction in English.

Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Equipment

Operate or use all position-related software, equipment and tools effectively and safely.

Cyber Security

Actively participate in maintaining a secure computing environment by adhering to and implementing City cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices. This includes understanding common cyber threats such as phishing and malware, and promptly reporting suspicious activities.

Minimum Requirements

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Education:

Master’s of Library Science Degree from an accredited college or university.

Current students lacking eight semester units or twelve quarter units of the educational requirement for a Master’s of Library Science Degree may also apply. Successful candidates must meet the full educational requirement within six months of employment.

Experience:

One year of progressively responsible experience in a library setting or a related field.

Transportation:

A valid Class C Driver’s License.
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a public library setting.
Desirable Qualifications:

Master’s of Library Science Degree from an “American Library Association” accredited or reciprocal agreement college or university.
Proficient in Armenian, Spanish and/or Korean.

Click here to view the complete class specification outlining all job duties and requirements:
Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed indoors in the Central Library and/or branch library environments.

Incumbents are expected to modify work schedule to meet the changing needs of the Department.

Evening, weekend, or holiday work may be required.

Incumbents regularly lift heavy library materials weighing approximately 20 lbs. and push/pull book carts and other library equipment that may weigh 50 lbs. or more.
Exceptional Customer Service Policy
The City of Glendale values quality customer service and takes pride in the exceptional service provided by every employee. As a part of the Glendale team, we are dedicated to delivering courteous, considerate, and personalized attention to our diverse community and to one another. Please click on the link to read the Exceptional Customer Service Policy .

Note
An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training may be considered as a substitute for the listed minimum requirements.

Selection Process

EVALUATION OF APPLICATION: All applications, resumes and submitted reference materials will be reviewed and evaluated and only the best-qualified candidates based on applicable experience and education will be invited to the selection process.

Candidates must pass each exam component with a minimum score of 70.00% in order to be placed on the eligible list.

WRITTEN EXAM (Pass/Fail): To evaluate the applicant's technical and written communication skills as it relates to the job. Approximately the top 15 scoring candidates who score the highest on the written examination will be invited to participate in the oral examination process.

ORAL INTERVIEW: (Weight of 100%) To evaluate the applicant's experience, education, and general background for the position.

TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED. Evaluations will be based on the candidate's education and experience relevant to the position. Examinations will assess and evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills related to the job. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the examination components or their weighting. If changes are necessary, candidates will be informed of the specific examination components and their weight before the examination is administered. The selected candidate will undergo a background check, including Livescan fingerprinting. The City of Glendale complies with state and federal obligations to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with special needs are encouraged to inform the Human Resources Department at least five days before the first examination to ensure reasonable accommodations can be arranged. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract.

The City of Glendale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance.

The above listed benefits apply to full-time, salaried positions only.

Closing Date/Time: 2/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$6,160.70 - $8,053.61 Monthly