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Librarian I Positions at Eugene Public Library

The Eugene Public Library seeks collaborative and passionate librarians to fill three (3) full-time Librarian I positions in Youth Services at the Downtown Library and two (2) full-time Librarian I positions in Adult Services at the Downtown Library.

Librarians create and maintain positive relationships with patrons, staff, and the community; plan and present dynamic, culturally relevant programs; build and maintain diverse digital and print collections; and consistently provide excellent, patron-first service. Our goal is to provide equitable access to resources, services, materials, safe community spaces and opportunities to thrive, and to foster a love of reading and life-long learning.

The successful candidates will be fierce equity, diversity, and inclusion champions who are forward-thinking, creative, adaptable, and committed to developing innovative services that foster library and community collaboration and connection. As leaders within their work groups, librarians coordinate and guide projects and project teams. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines is essential in our busy and fast-paced system. We are committed to providing the best possible community-centered library services and we want someone who shares that commitment.

Librarians also perform in-charge-of-building duties, and the ideal candidates will lead with empathy, care, and concern. They will support staff with difficult and unwanted patron behavior, balancing trauma-informed practices, safety policies, and the expectations outlined in our Library Use Rules.

We are happy to support you in developing your librarian skills and growing your library career. Possession of a Master of Library Science degree (MLS/MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university OR the ability to obtain one by July 1, 2026 is required.

Application Deadline: Monday, February 2, 2026, at 5:00 pm PT

Accepting Online Applications Only

Classification: Librarian 1

Salary Range: $30.06 - $39.07 hourly / $62,524.80 - $81,265.60 Annually

Department/Division: Library, Recreation & Cultural Services / Library Division

Work Location: Downtown Library, 100 W. 10th Avenue, Eugene OR.

Work Schedule: Full time with flexibility per business need. May be discussed at the interview. Must be available to work any time during the following hours: Tuesday Thursday: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday, Friday Sunday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Benefits: The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. For more info, click the Benefits Tab, or visit the Non-Rep Benefits page.

Bilingual Pay Benefit: This position qualifies for up to an additional 5% of base salary for bilingual pay. Please see "Supplemental Information" at the end of the posting for more information.

Living & Working in Eugene: Information about living in Eugene, how the City of Eugene operates, and more, can be found on our website.

The City of Eugene is a service-oriented and welcoming organization that provides services through six departments: Central Services, Fire and Emergency Medical Services, Police, Public Works, Planning and Development, and Library, Recreation and Cultural Services. The City of Eugene encourages our employees to bring their true selves to work with the knowledge that they are valued and protected. We embrace all of the identities and cultural legacies that our employees represent and strive to be an inclusionary and safe place to work.

The City of Eugene is committed to a respectful work environment. We value the cultural, educational, and life experiences of each employee. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver culturally responsive services to all members of our community. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion we desire to welcome, respect, and create a sense of belonging for a wide range of identities and experiences in our workforce. Women, people with disabilities, and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.