Librarian III

Job Description:

Librarian III

Description

About the Opportunity

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Customer focus with a willingness to be part of the team should be at the heart of the candidate's priorities. The candidate will have the opportunity to provide high level administrative help to our Management team so being able to work under pressure is a plus.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: June 22, 2026 by 05:00 p.m.
Oral Examination: Tentatively the week of June 29, 2026.

To learn more about the Library, visit Stanislaus County Library

THE POSITION
The Librarian III is an integral member of the Library Senior Leadership team working independently and is responsible for the effective operation of the Salida Library under the direction of a Library Operations Manager.

The incumbent may be required to work evening and weekend hours. All libraries in Stanislaus County are currently closed on Sundays. There are thirteen library branches within Stanislaus County (Ceres, Denair, Empire, Hughson, Keyes, Modesto, Newman, Oakdale, Patterson, Riverbank, Salida, Turlock, and Waterford). The Modesto Library will be closed for renovation from November 30, 2024, and is anticipated to open Summer 2026. The Keyes Library will be closed for renovation from March 6, 2026, and is anticipated to open December 2026.

Typical Tasks

• Provide excellent reference, referral, and readers’ advisory services
• Develop and implement programming
• Implement and promote system-wide programs and services
• Attend outreach and community events
• Maintain an attractive and useful print collection
• Support system-wide collection development as assigned
• Supervise Librarian I/II and Library Assistants
• Participate in selection, training, and evaluation of new/current staff
• Recruit, select, train, and supervise volunteers
• Review and approve weekly timesheets
• Develop weekly desk schedules and arrange substitutes as needed
  
• Regularly inspect the condition of the building and grounds
• Conduct safety and other inspections as required
• Coordinate with management on building maintenance needs
• Submit maintenance work orders
• Attend monthly Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) meetings
• Attend regular Friends of the Library (FOL) meetings and serve as liaison
• Identify community stakeholders and engage in partnership development
• Collect and report branch statistics as required
• Cash handling, including preparation of bank deposits
• Incident reports, On-the-Job (OJI) reports, etc. as needed
• Preparation of annual branch budget
• Attend Senior Leadership meetings and recommend library policy
• Attend All Staff and Branch Supervisor meetings and brief Salida staff on items discussed
• Participate in regional and/or system wide committees
• Act as the Program Manager for the Salida Library Passport Program
• Act as the program manager for the Book Club in a Box program
• Participate in the establishment of long-range goals, plans, and objectives of the library.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

KNOWLEDGE

• Public library purposes, principles, organization, and the procedures and techniques to implement them; and
• Principles of supervision and training.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Supervise, train, coordinate and evaluate the work performed by professional/clerical staff;
• Plan, develop, implement and maintain programs and policies of assigned work section;
• Interpret library policies and procedures and apply them with good judgement;
• Prepare budget recommendations on the basis of past and projected needs for staff, equipment and supplies;
• Administer given budget throughout the year;
• Prepare and deliver written and verbal presentations before various groups;
• Make independent decisions while working without direct supervision;
• Understand written and oral instructions;
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees, and the general public;
• Maintain smooth operation and workflow; and
• Keep informed on current trends in literature and library techniques.

We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A Master's degree in Library Science from an educational institute accredited by the American Library Association; AND
• Two (2) years of experience as a professional Librarian in a library. One (1) year of which must have been at the equivalent of a Librarian II.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application.

• One (1) of the two (2) years as a professional Librarian must be supervisory experience.
• Two (2) years of experience as a professional Librarian in a public library. One (1) year of which must have been at the equivalent of a Librarian II.
  

Proof of education will be required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call 209-558-7803 to make other arrangements. Failure to submit proof will result in disqualification.

Application and Selection Procedures

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS
Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months.

GENERAL INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Mid-Management/Supervisory bargaining unit for labor relations purposes. The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab. Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County. Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.
• Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
• Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.
• Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements.

APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are emailed. DISCLAIMER Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer to better meet the needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in the bulletin is information which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This information is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), and such information prevails over information contained in this flyer. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/Human Relations.

Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary.

Closing Date/Time: 6/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$78,956.80 - $95,971.20 Annually