Librarian

The Colusa County Free Library is a small but mighty rural library system dedicated to keeping doors open and access wide for everyone in our community. Our staff wear many hats and meet the public with patience, problem-solving skills, and a strong commitment to friendly, respectful customer service. Whether helping someone find their first library card, a needed resource, or a good book to take home, our team focuses on making library services welcoming, practical, and accessible to all. If you're interested, check out the job description HERE. 

What's this Job All About?
Each day, a public librarian at the front desk checks materials in and out, issues library cards, answers questions, and helps patrons use computers, printers, and other library resources. They keep the collection in order by shelving, shelf-reading for accuracy, and processing returned items, so materials are clean, organized, and ready for the next reader. Throughout the day, they shift between detailed behind-the-scenes tasks and friendly public service, making sure the library runs smoothly and every visitor feels welcomed and helped.

How do we make a difference?
A public librarian at the Colusa County Free Library serves as a daily guide and problem solver, helping residents navigate everything from technology questions and job searches to discovering books and community resources. Because the library is the only county department with a dedicated public space in each Colusa County community, frontline library staff are a familiar, trusted presence where people naturally come for help, connection, and reliable information. Each interaction at the desk strengthens access, literacy, and the feeling that someone local is ready to listen and assist.

Culture is at Our Core 
Working at a public library feels meaningful because each day is rooted in service, connection, and being present for the real needs of the community. Staff are not just doing a job; they are active participants in something larger, helping create an informed, supported, and more connected place for everyone.

What are the benefits?

• A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
• A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into.
• A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
• Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience
• A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) –As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
• Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you–Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
• Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
• 457 Deferred Compensation.
• PAID vacation, PAID holidays (15), and PAID leave if you get sick.
• Vacation Parity–Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, the military, and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity, please see our benefit summary.

Receives general supervision from the Library Administrator.

Exercises direct supervision over technical and clerical staff.

Experience and Training Guidelines—Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two years of professional library experience is desirable.

Training:

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in library science, liberal arts, or a closely related field.

License or Certificate:

Possession of or the ability to obtain an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of Colusa. 

You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Please be detailed in the job duties of your work history to clearly demonstrate the duties that are relevant to the position in which you are applying.

All sections of the application MUST be completed. Required documents such as a resume, cover letter, references, and any position-specific certifications must be attached and are not accepted in place of completing the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. As your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.

Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.

Application materials are the property of the County of Colusa and will not be returned.

It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address.  Failure to do so may result in a missed notification of exams or interviews.

The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Questions?

If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:

For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide

Email the Human Resources Department at ccpersonnel@countyofcolusaca.gov or call 530-458-0420.

Addtional Information: 

Colusa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

ALL Colusa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Colusa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102). As a designated Disaster Worker, you will be required to complete training and may be required report for work during emergencies.

Colusa County does not reimburse travel expenses for employment applications.

The county participates in E-Verify.

Retirees may be subject to hiring restrictions according to Government Code Section 21221 (h) and 21224 for California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.