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Librarian Senior

Salary

$54,870.40 - $65,148.72 Annually

Location

Boise, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -07367

Department

Library

Division

Collister Library Services

Opening Date

12/24/2025

Closing Date

1/8/2026 12:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

Join the Boise Public Library team as a Senior Librarian at our vibrant Collister branch, serving one of Boise's most engaged and family-oriented communities. Located in the heart of a thriving neighborhood at the base of the foothills, the Collister branch is a vital community hub where neighbors gather, families grow, and connections flourish.

In this dynamic role, you'll combine professional expertise with grassroots community engagement, building partnerships with local schools, neighborhood associations, and community organizations to ensure the library remains deeply connected to diverse resident needs. Your outreach efforts will extend beyond our doors, taking library services directly into the community. As a Senior Librarian, you'll exercise professional judgment in developing innovative programs, providing expert reference and reader's advisory services, and mentoring staff to deliver exceptional customer experiences—serving as a trusted resource, skilled problem-solver, and community advocate in a close-knit neighborhood known for its strong sense of community.

This senior-level position requires a Master's degree in Library and Information Science and four years of public library experience developing and implementing programs and providing reference services. We're seeking an accomplished librarian ready to leverage their expertise and leadership to make a meaningful impact in our community.

If you're passionate about connecting people with information, fostering community relationships, and making a tangible difference in your neighbors' lives, we invite you to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to Library! at Collister.

WHY WORK FOR THE CITY OF BOISE?

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

+ ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family

+ PERSI retirement benefits plus 401(k)/457b with employer match

+ 10 hours vacation per month (increases with tenure) + 12 paid holidays + 8 hours sick leave per month

+ 10 weeks Parental Leave

+ Up to $500 annual WellBeing incentive

+ Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass

+ Basic Life and Long Term Disability insurance at no cost

Essential Functions

Maintains an advanced knowledge of library resources and practices and an awareness of current trends and technologies through regular review of professional literature and participation in continuing education and professional development opportunities such as seminars and workshops. Serves on professional teams and work groups to advance librarianship efforts at the Boise Public Library.

Interprets and communicates library policies and procedures to library users and staff at an expert level. Works to maximize usability and continuously improve the library user experience.

Handles complex issues and problems, and refers most complex issues to higher-level staff.

Provides leadership, coaching and mentoring to lower-level staff. May act as first-level supervisor in absence of supervisor/manager.

Performs all duties of lower-level librarian positions. Performs more complex, skilled tasks, and assists others as required.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

+ Master's degree in library and information science and four years of experience working in a public library setting developing and implementing library programs and providing reference and reader's advisory service, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Knowledge of:

+ Public library approaches, policies and procedures

+ Theory and practice of reference services

+ Intellectual freedom and open access

+ Quality customer service techniques

+ Print, electronic and web-based library resources

+ Proficiency with office software and ILS systems.

Ability to:

+ Demonstrate leadership to staff

+ Work effectively with diverse personalities and populations, using tact, good reasoning and sound judgment

+ Analyze and resolve customer issues

+ Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance

+ Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Master's degree in library and information science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited university and six years of experience in a public setting library development and implementing library programs.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds and frequently pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria and chemicals.

This position works: weekends and evenings, as needed.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

+ ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family

+ Low-cost dental and vision options.

+ Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans:

+ PERSI retirement benefits

+ 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.

+ 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

+ Up to $500 cash per year for participants.

+ Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave:

+ 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City

+ 12 paid holidays every year

+ 8 hours of sick leave per month

+ 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

+ Basic Life insurance at no cost to you

+ Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Disability Insurance

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Free local bus pass

+ Corporate discount programs

+ AFLAC

+ Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org