The City of Oakland utilizes an online employment application program and interested applicants are highly encouraged to apply for available vacancies online. For more information and disability access/coordination, please reach out to the:
Human Resources Management Department
150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-3112

To learn more about some of the positions within the library, please click the following links to view the full description. Fill out a job interest card here.

• Library Aide
• Library Assistant
• Library Assistant, Senior
• Librarian I
• Librarian II
• Literacy Assistant
• Senior Librarian
• Supervising Librarian

The Oakland Public Library/City of Oakland is an EEO/ADA Employer.

Immigration and Reform Control Act

In compliance with the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986 the Oakland Public Library/City of Oakland will only hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants may also contact the Oakland Public Library directly for assistance at:

Oakland Public Library Human Resources Division
125 14th Street, Room 210
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-3283