Medical librarian Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

Salary : $84,995.04 - $126,968.66 Annually

Location : Mountain View Public Library

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202400054

Department : Library Department

Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : EGLE

What's the Role and What You'll Do

We are seeking two librarians who are emotionally intelligent , well-rounded , adaptable , friendly , forward-thinking , and highly motivated professionals with outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills to join the Library Department of the City of Mountain View in the Youth and Bookmobile Division and the Customer Experience and Technology Division. These positions will be full-time and have schedules that include weekends and weeknights. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a great organization and contribute your talents and creativity. Review the detailed job description for Librarian I / II on the City's website

What You'll Do :

Librarians provide a breadth of services to support Mountain View's diverse informational, recreational, and educational needs. They may be assigned to perform the following duties :

• Serve at a public desk
• Assist customers with their computer and technology needs
• Develop, plan, promote and conduct a variety of programs for different age groups
• Perform collection development for specific audiences, including tracking budgets
• Coordinate projects that support Library initiatives and partnerships
• Contribute to outreach efforts
• Support maintenance of a safe and orderly environment
• Support library wide committees and initiatives

The Essentials

Librarian I

Librarian II

Bonus Points

Are We a Match?

Apply Now

Submit your application and resume online at or to the Human Resources Department; City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6309.

Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis with a first application review date of Monday, January 27, 2025 by 12 : 00 PM . Applications received prior to this date will be prioritized. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early as this recruitment may close at any time.

Fine Print : Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Prior to hire, candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination. NOTE : The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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Which of the following best describes your educational background? Please select one option that applies.

How many years of recent and progressively responsible experience do you have performing duties similar to a librarian?

Please rate your level of experience and expertise in each of the following services using the scale below. Library Services : 1. Bookmobiles and Outreach2. Youth Services and Collections3. Adult Services and Collections4. Digital Services and TechnologyRating Scale : 1- No experience : you have not worked in this area or have no familiarity with it.2- Limited experience : you have some exposure or have assisted with tasks in this area but lack hands-on experience.3- Moderate experience : You have a solid working knowledge and have independently performed tasks in this area on a regular basis in either a paraprofessional or professional capacity.4- Strong experience : you are highly skilled in this area, have significant hands-on experience, and have independently managed or led efforts in this area in either a paraprofessional or professional capacity.5- Expert-level experience : you are a subject matter expert with extensive experience, including leading initiatives, training and / or supervising others, or implementing complex strategies in this area including management of budgets in a professional capacity.

Name three (3) strengths you would bring to the Librarian position.

I acknowledge that this position may require working rotating shifts, including evenings and weekends.

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