LIBRARIAN at City of Torrance, CA
City of Torrance, CA · Torrance, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Torrance
About the Department
IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
The City of Torrance Community Services Department is seeking self-directed, innovative, and dynamic individuals to join their Library team!
The Department
The mission of the Community Services Department is to enrich the community through the provision of recreational, cultural and educational opportunities for persons of all abilities. The Department has five divisions: Library, Administrative, Cultural, Recreation, and Parks. Our main library is centrally located in the Civic Center and five branches are conveniently located within a five-mile radius of the main library. The Library Division has a circulation of over 1.2 million funded with a budget of $7.2 million and staffed with approximately 67 employees.
The Division
The Position
The Torrance Public Library is seeking Librarians with a passion for public libraries and demonstrate creativity and innovation. Under direction, Librarians perform a variety of professional Library duties in assigned areas, and provide a wide range of technical and/or direct library services to the community. Librarians contribute to the development of programs and services for target audiences, reference, collection development and management, and/or cataloging; and assist with the identification of current community needs and projection of future needs.
Additional 10% premium for assignment to night shift.
For more information about the duties of the position, click here.
The City offers ample opportunities for career growth throughout the organization with its 14 departments, which work together to provide quality service, enriching programs, and exciting events to keep the community safe and thriving. The City also proudly offers exceptional employee benefits and perks! Please click here for more information on Employee Benefits, Discounts, & Incentives!
Position Duties
Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Strong knowledge of professional library principles, practices, and procedures;
- Experience in planning and implementing engaging adult and youth programming
- The ability to successfully partner with traditional and non-traditional organizations to better serve the community and promote library services
- A proven track record of delivering high-quality and exceptional customer service;
- The ability to communicate proactively and effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of people with tact, diplomacy, ethics, and integrity;
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, as well as independently.
- Think strategically, anticipate problems, and bring innovative solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. The application filing period opens Friday, September 26, 2025, and closes Sunday, October 12, 2025.
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:
Performance Exam: Weighted 30%
Panel Interview: Weighted 70%
Other Qualifications
Visit www.TorranceCA.gov to find out more information about our community.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 no later than five (5) business days before the test date. For further information, click here.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees! Apply Now
