SSOE is hiring : Librarian III IV in Visalia

Join Our Team in California's Central Valley

We are seeking an innovative and community-focused librarian supervisor or manager who desires variety, challenge, and growth in their career. This position serves the residents of a large, rural county in central California. Apply now to be considered for current and future openings.

Position Details

Librarian III is a working supervisor overseeing a major division or region of the library, including supervision of employees performing diverse tasks.

Librarian IV is a working supervisor and manager overseeing the operation of the Main Library or system-wide services, including supervision of employees performing diverse tasks.

About Tulare County Library

Our team aims to make Tulare County Library a leading example of what rural libraries can achieve. The library system includes branch libraries in seventeen communities, with the Main Library in Visalia, and is part of the San Joaquin Valley Library System (SJVLS), a cooperative network of ten public library jurisdictions across six counties in California's Central Valley.

Living in Tulare County

Tulare County offers an active lifestyle with recreational and cultural activities such as theater, music, hiking, skiing, and sports. It features lower housing costs and excellent schools. Located centrally in California’s San Joaquin Valley, it is below Fresno and above Bakersfield, covering over 4,800 square miles with a growing population of approximately 473,117. The region is agriculturally rich, ranking among the top three agricultural-producing counties in the nation. Nearby attractions include Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Pixley National Wildlife Refuge, Wilderness areas, and Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park. Its central location provides easy access to San Luis Obispo, Yosemite, Monterey, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento.

Learn more about the Tulare County Library at www.tularecountylibrary.org .

Ideal Candidate

Tulare County Library seeks passionate individuals excited about the library profession. We value customer-focused professionals dedicated to effective service, who embrace innovation and create positive change to meet community needs.

Minimum Qualifications

MLIS or equivalent from an American Library Association-accredited program is required, along with the following experience :

• Librarian III (Supervisory) : Three (3) years or more
• Librarian IV (Manager) : Five (5) years or more

Experience managing and supervising large branch libraries and system-wide programs and services is required. For employment standards, typical duties, and more information, please visit the Tulare County Human Resource and Development webpage.

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