Librarian 1 (Open- Competitive)

Apply to this opportunity here: www.phila.gov/jobs 

Hiring Bonus – $2,000

All applications will be accepted from 6/22/2026 to 7/5/2026.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here. 

What we offer 

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.  
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?  
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs. 
• Benefits - We care about your well-being. 

General Job Description: This is beginning-level library work providing library services in a municipal library system for library branches, city departments or agencies, library reference collections, and the processing function. Employees in this class are allocated to the General Specialty or to the Children’s Services Specialty. Employees in the General Specialty may perform work in the assignment areas of Adult Literacy, Consumer Health Information Services, Early Childhood Learning and Literacy, Information Technology, and Senior Citizen Services. Employees are responsible for providing assistance and reference services to patrons, reviewing and evaluating library materials, selecting materials for inclusion in collections, assisting in the maintenance of digital resources or reference collections, and describing and classifying books. Employees in this class also give talks on library services and facilities to schools and community groups, cooperate with special projects, and work with Friends groups and volunteers, conduct library programs, and perform other beginning-level librarian duties. Work includes supervising, in the absence of a Library Supervisor, for a moderate duration of time, library activities and services, including the provision of reference and reader advisory services, technical services, or cataloging. Incumbents in this class perform progressively more difficult assignments and under increasingly less supervision as they approach the full performance level.

The Requirements are as follows: 

1. EDUCATION: Possession of a fifth-year degree from an accredited school of library science.

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is Cornell Q. Weaver.  You can contact Cornell at cornell.weaver@phila.gov

If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact: hrhelpdesk@phila.gov