Senior Librarian – Bilingual Language Skills Preferred (Open & Promotional)

Join San Mateo County Libraries' award-winning team and work alongside amazing people! As part of our 5-star organization, you'll collaborate with a remarkable group of individuals who share your passion for library excellence. We're inviting you to be a part of our innovative and well-funded library system, where your creativity and project management skills can thrive without limits.

Current Opening
We currently have an opening within our Access Services Division in San Mateo.

Access Services Senior Librarian
Are you a forward-thinking visionary dedicated to enhancing access to library collections? Do you have a passion for ensuring that our library's acquisitions are both relevant and easily accessible while promoting equity in our community? Are you eager to expand our library's cardholder base and streamline operational processes for greater efficiency? Do you possess the leadership qualities necessary to guide and mentor a close-knit team of staff members?

If you answered yes, this is your chance to shine! Your dynamic responsibilities will include:

• Supervising the Access Services team
• Actively participating in collaborative projects
• Playing a pivotal role in collections and increasing library engagement
• Fostering innovative, community-centric approaches

The Access Services Senior Librarian position is not just a job—it's an opportunity to lead and shape the future of our organization. With growth potential and the chance to establish practices that propel public libraries forward, this role is for you.

Community Library Senior Librarian
Make a difference in our communities by creating informed citizens through:

• Creative outreach
• Exciting programming
• Innovative technology

We respect and value equity and inclusion, celebrate diversity, and consider bilingual skills a significant asset.

Ideal Candidate
Successful candidates will:

• Embrace new challenges, be eager to learn, and enjoy working with diverse backgrounds
• Thrive in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment
• Have strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Be passionate about the library's vision and inspiring others

Bilingual Skills Preferred
Because of the diversity of the communities we serve, bilingual language skills (Mandarin, Cantonese, or Spanish) are strongly preferred. Library staff must be able to work weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

Education:
Master's of Library Science (or equivalent degree) from an ALA-accredited college/university.

Experience:
A typical way to qualify is two to three years of experience as a librarian or a combination of library and supervisory experience.

Important Application Information
Applications for this position will only be accepted online. Visit San Mateo County Jobs to apply.

Recruitment Timeline
Final Filing Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, by 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: March 26–28, 2025
Civil Service Panel Interviews: April 10 and/or 11, 2025