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About the City of San José

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and to learn more about San José.

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About the Department

The award-winning San José Public Library (SJPL) consists of more than 600 employees, a 23% bilingual workforce, and has 24 branch libraries across San José, in addition to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, which is the city’s main library jointly operated through a unique partnership with San José State University (SJSU). SJPL serves a diverse community of roughly one-million residents and currently has nearly 700,000 library members. It annually attracts over 6 million visitors (pre‑pandemic) and circulates more than 8 million items per year.

Over the past few years, SJPL has cultivated a 21st century library experience dedicated to public service and committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion at the core. In addition to providing library services to the community, SJPL proudly leads two citywide initiatives – the Education and Digital Literacy Strategy and the SJ Access digital equity initiative, which has become the number one provider of free public access to Wi‑Fi connectivity, tech device lending, and multi‑lingual digital literacy programs and support. SJPL is led by Jill Bourne, City Librarian, who was nationally recognized in 2017 as Library Journal’s “Librarian of the Year.”

SJPL enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information. The library department is a place where people do great work and make a difference in our community. To see examples of SJPL’s work and learn more about its impact, visit Join us to make a difference!

Position Duties

San José Public Library (SJPL) seeks an experienced and innovative Senior Librarian to lead its Web Services Unit and oversee the Library’s digital platforms, including the public website, online catalog, events calendar, blogs, SharePoint, and joint website with the SJSU King Library.

This position plays a pivotal role in advancing the Library’s mission by delivering equitable, accessible, and user‑friendly digital services that reflect the Library’s commitment to information access, privacy, intellectual freedom, digital inclusion, and excellent public service.

As part of the Public Engagement Division, the Senior Librarian ensures SJPL’s digital presence highlights timely information, strategic initiatives, and public awareness campaigns. The Senior Librarian will also manage a team of three and collaborate with various stakeholders, vendors, and other units within the Library, to deliver seamless digital access to library resources and support.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Platforms Management

• Oversee SJPL’s website, online catalog, and integrated digital platforms, including the Integrated Library System (ILS), Bibliocommons, SharePoint, and related tools.
• Manage all aspects of SJPL’s web and digital infrastructure, including site architecture, design, maintenance, performance optimization, accessibility, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Ensure all web content and interfaces meet ADA, WCAG, and multilingual accessibility standards, aligning with SJPL’s values.

User Experience and Analytics

Technology and Innovation

Project and Vendor Management

Leadership and Supervision

Collaboration and Strategic Alignment

Preferred Technical Skills

Annual Salary Range

For this Senior Analyst classification, the annual salary range is : $123,658 – $150,652. This range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non‑pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Multiple Positions

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional library experience, including lead responsibility for professional and technical staff.

When assigned to a specialized program or service : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years of library experience in a lead role related to the particular program assignment.

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desired competencies for this position include :

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant’s training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. Applicants are expected to write their own essays / responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

Additional Information

Employment Eligibility : Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications / transfers for H1‑B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job‑specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays / responses.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third‑party job board application system.

AI and the Hiring Process

We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews. However we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness . Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process.

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