• Job Description

  Req#: 4943335

  City of Mission Viejo Invites Applications for

  SENIOR LIBRARIAN

  $39.77 - $57.84 per hour*

  *Pending City Council Approval on June 24, 2025

  APPLY BY: 3:00 P.M., MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025

  
  

  The City of Mission Viejo is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join our team as our next Senior Librarian within the Library & Cultural Services Department. This is a “hands-on” working senior level position, overseeing a major area of the library including staff supervision.

  Currently, there are two (2) full-time vacancies in the Library & Cultural Services Department. The position is scheduled to work Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with one evening shift from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and alternating Friday/Saturday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The schedule may vary depending on the needs of the City including evenings and weekends as needed. This is an FLSA exempt position and is not entitled to overtime.

  The eligibility list established during this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time or temporary Senior Librarian vacancies. If you’re looking for a dynamic leadership role in a beautiful city, we encourage you to apply!

  SEARCH SCHEDULE: The first round of Zoom interviews is tentatively scheduled for some time during the week of June 23, 2025. Only one date will be available for an applicant to attend. The City will not accommodate applicant scheduling requests for alternate dates. It is recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly when you apply.

  AS SENIOR LIBRARIAN, YOUR IMPACT WILL BE:

  • Overseeing day-to-day activities at the library.
  • Supervision of one of the major library functions, either Library Resources or Community Engagement.
  • Providing supervision and coaching for professional library staff, consistently engaging and developing their professional growth.
  • Prioritizing and assigning tasks.
  • Evaluating and making recommendations pertaining to library processes and procedures.
  • Assessing community needs.
  • Researching and updating current library practices based on professional standards and the interests within the community.
  • Providing input into the budget and helping to administer budgets after adoption; may prepare and assist in the administration of various grants.
  • Administering agreements and contracts with various service providers.
  • Providing reference services at public service desks.
  • Interacting regularly with patrons and members of the public.
  • Responding to patron complaints and suggestions.
  • Participating in the selection of materials for the library collection.
  • Participating in programs and events.
  • Assisting with technology.

  
  

  Applicants are encouraged to review the entire Senior Library job description by visiting the City’s website at

  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/missionviejo/classspecs/812718?keywords=senior librarian&pagetype=classSpecifications

  
  

  YOUR TEAM:

  The members of the Mission Viejo Library & Cultural Services Department are passionate and dedicated to enriching the lives of their community through literature, art, resources, and programs. They are looking for someone with the same commitment to service and team spirit to join them.

  The Mission Viejo Library serves over 182,000 total cardholders and circulates over 930,000 items annually. Cultural Services hosts hundreds of classes and provides dozens of programs throughout the year. The Department is passionate about providing superior services that meet the unique & distinctive needs of the community, setting it apart from other cities in the area.

  IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

  • Considerable experience working in a public library.
  • Considerable experience with supervision.
  • Considerable experience working with the public, both at a service desk and at programs.
  • Experience planning and organizing programs.
  • Experience with marketing.
  • Experience with collection development.
  • Experience with budget management.
  • Experience coordinating and maintaining volunteer and/or staff schedules.
  • A positive, solution-oriented attitude.
  • Enthusiasm and an eagerness to try new ideas.
  • An ability to receive feedback and adjust.
  • An understanding of the community we serve.
  • Experience maintaining effective and harmonious working relationships with all levels of staff, elected officials, community partners, and the public.

  Knowledge of:

  • Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a library services program.
  • Principles, practices and methods of analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
  • Modern and complex principles and practices of library program development and administration.
  • Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information related to library services and program planning and administration.
  • Organization, objectives, programs services and technology of a modern public library system.
  • Principles, laws, policies, methods and practices of public library administration.
  • Principles of personnel selection, supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
  • Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
  • General information retrieval principles and practices.
  • Library programs and services and their relationship to community needs.
  • Nationally held standards for quality library services.
  • Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
  • Principles, practices, techniques, procedures, and activities including: library reference, acquisitions, programming, and collection development,
  • Principles and procedures of record keeping.
  • Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations including administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Principles, practices, and techniques used in dealing with the public and public relations.
  • General principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area.
  • Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and City staff, in person, electronically, and over the telephone.
  • Safe driving principles and practices.
  • Safe work practices.

  
  

  Skill in:

  • Recommending and implementing goals, objectives and practices for providing effective and efficient library services and programs.
  • Planning and coordinating library programs including preparing publicity and providing direction to staff and volunteers.
  • Interpreting, explaining and ensuring compliance with City Library services, policies and procedures.
  • Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
  • Administering the activities, services, and operations of a City Library.
  • Coordinating, directing, and implementing Library services and programs suited for the needs of the community.
  • Eliciting community and organizational support of library programs; presenting material to the general public.
  • Meeting and dealing tactfully and effectively with the public.
  • Interpreting and applying Federal, state, and local, administrative, and departmental laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Accessing, retrieving, entering, and updating information using a computer.
  • Preparing and maintaining accurate and complete records.
  • Responding to requests and inquiries from the general public.
  • Preparing clear and concise reports.
  • Using English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone and in writing.
  • Using tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy, procedural and legal guidelines.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees and those contacted in the course of the work.
  • Operating modern office equipment including computer equipment, software programs and cash register.
  • Operating a motor vehicle safely.

  Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

  A Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university, and at least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience as a professional Librarian. Knowledge of supervision techniques and practices, as well as program and collection development experience is highly desirable.

  License:

  May be assigned to work at multiple City facilities within the workday. Therefore, possession of a valid California Driver’s License is preferred, however, not required. The employee will be responsible for meeting the essential function of performing work at various locations whether with or without accommodation.

• About the company

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