Library Assistant

FUTURE SALARY INCREASE: 3.0% Effective July 21, 2018

The County Library System is recruiting for Library Assistants who are prepared to work in a highly-interactive and fast-paced customer service environment. Library Assistants have responsibility for implementing system-wide programs in the areas of youth, adult, literacy, volunteer, and/or technology. Library Assistants will also provide reference services and circulation services, including backroom operations and shelving books.

The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout the County. The Library System has 32 branches located in the cities of: Adelanto, Apple Valley, Barstow, Big Bear Lake, Bloomington, Chino, Chino Hills, Crestline, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Hesperia, Highland, Joshua Tree, Lake Arrowhead, Loma Linda, Lucerne Valley, Mentone, Montclair, Muscoy, Needles, Phelan, Rialto, Running Springs, San Bernardino (Administration), Twentynine Palms, Wrightwood, Yucaipa, and Yucca Valley.

For more detailed information, view the Library Assistant job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Work Schedule: Most positions are part-time and are scheduled for up to 38 hours per two-week pay period; weekend and evening work is required; employees receive pro-rated vacation, holiday and sick leave based upon the total number of scheduled hours. Retirement and health benefits are not provided. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill any full-time vacancies as they occur.
Work Location: Employees work various schedules and at various branch locations depending on the need of the County Library System.
Physical Requirements: Physical requirements of the position include the following: frequent reaching and bending; continuous walking and standing; continuous pushing and pulling; constant lifting of materials and books up to 25 pounds and frequent lifting up to 75 lbs.
TB Test: Positions at the following branches must pass a TB screening – Cal Aero Preserve Academy (Chino), Carter (Fontana), Kaiser (Fontana), and Summit (Fontana).

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application, if the applicant does not possess at least an Associate’s degree; unofficial legible copies of transcripts are acceptable.

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Experience: Six (6) months of experience in a customer service related industry, such as a library, retail store, restaurant, etc., which involved substantial in-person public contact; working directly with the general public on a constant basis; responding to inquiries, concerns and requests about products and services. Experience must be clearly described on the application.

Note: Clerical/office experience, or customer service experience obtained in a call-center are not considered qualifying.

Desired Qualifications:

The Library System values employees who enjoy working in a high-demand, fast-paced customer service environment with a diverse population of patrons. Experience using computers and cash handling skills are highly desirable.

Selection Process:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and/or Resume and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

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