Full Time Library Assistant I, Children’s and Family Services

City of Rancho Cucamonga • Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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About The Position

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is hiring a Library Assistant I for Children’s and Family Services. The role supports library services for community members of all ages, with a particular focus on children and families. The successful candidate will provide customer service, connect patrons with information and library resources, help maintain a welcoming and safe library, and support educational programming and community outreach.

The position works in a generally clean environment with limited exposure to dust, fumes, odors, and noise. The schedule may include evenings and weekends. Some perks, including flexible schedules and remote work, may not be available for this role.

Applicants must meet the listed education and experience qualifications or an accepted substitution. Successful candidates must pass reference and background verification and a pre-employment medical exam, provide proof of a valid California driver's license and insurability, and complete degree verification. If hired, the candidate must also verify eligibility to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree in Library Science, six units of college-level technical library courses, one year of library experience, or a combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.
• Acceptable substitution: five years of library experience in place of the minimum education and experience qualifications.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of library work and the use of library indexes, catalogs, and simple reference sources.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public, especially children.
• Provide proof of a valid California driver's license and be insurable.
• Pass reference and background verification, a pre-employment medical exam, and degree verification.
• If hired, provide documentation verifying legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service at customer service desks.
• Connect patrons with information, library materials, technology, and resources in print and electronic forms.
• Help create a welcoming and enjoyable space for community members of all ages.
• Help maintain a safe library space using library policies and the code of conduct.
• Organize, present, and assist with educational programs for children and families, including storytimes, large-scale events, and the Summer Reading Program.
• Assist with creating displays, conducting library tours, and supporting library outreach efforts.
• Perform other professional and organizational duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level