San Bernardino County is hiring: Library Assistant in San Bernardino

The San Bernardino 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, backroom operations, and essential library duties to include shelving library materials and keeping materials in order, checking books in/out, issuing/renewing library cards, and collecting fines/fees on computerized circulation system.

The Library System has 32 branches located throughout the County. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies in the following branches: 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), Trona, Twentynine Palms, Wrightwood, Yucaipa, and Yucca Valley. Locations also include joint-use branches located on school campuses: Cal Aero Preserve Academy, Carter High School, Kaiser High School, and Summit High School.

Note: You will be asked to indicate the region(s) in which you are interested in working on the Supplemental Questionnaire. If you refuse a job offer in the region you select, or do not attend an interview because of the location, your name will be removed from the eligible list.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The San Bernardino County Library system is a dynamic network of 32 branch libraries that serve a diverse population over a vast geographic area. With a dedicated team of talented individuals, the San Bernardino County Library strives to provide equal access information, technology, programs, and services for all county residents. The County Library serves as a source for educational and recreational learning by offering use of computers, Wi-Fi availability, checking out books, and other free programs. For more information, visit here.

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 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.

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must undergo a background investigation which may include fingerprinting and a medical exam. Candidates must undergo a TB screening prior to employment.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age. If under age 18, and a current student, a valid work permit must be obtained prior to hire.

EXPERIENCE:

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

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. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess excellent oral communication skills with the ability to clearly convey information to the public and to all library patrons. There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas: Customer Service Skills, Computer Usage, Cash Handling, Filing. Applicants for Library Assistant may test once per three-month period. Eligible candidates will remain on the eligible list for three (3) months. Details of the online assessment process will be emailed once the recruitment has closed. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information.

IMPORTANT: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.

Application Procedure:

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, January 24, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.