Library Assistant I - Multiple Divisions bei City of Rancho Cucamonga, CA

About the Department

Position Duties

The Library is recruiting for several part-time Library Assistant positions to assist in the following service areas: i) Children’s and Family Services (Early Childhood) and ii) Adult, Teen, and Technology Services. 

This position might be perfect for you if:

• You are passionate about working with the community and believe that libraries Ignite Curiosity, Transform Lives, and Create Community!
• You enjoy working with people of all ages, meeting new people, and building community relationships.
• You have a strong commitment to excellent customer service.
• You are a great listener and have strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• You enjoy working as part of a high-functioning and dynamic team. 

• You enjoy thinking outside of the box and thrive in environments where creativity, flexibility, and the ability to multi-task are highly desired.
• You want to help improve the quality of life for those living in the City of Rancho Cucamonga and beyond. 

Candidates may be considered for one or both service areas based on their interests, education, and experience: i) Children and Family Services (Early Childhood) and ii) Adult, Teen, and Technology Services.

All Library Assistants will: 

1. Provide excellent customer service for all ages at the Library’s blended service desks.
2. Connect guests of all ages with information, library materials, technology, and print and electronic resources.
3. Contribute to creating a welcoming, safe, and enjoyable space for community members of all ages. 
4. Provide customer service and program support to all divisions, including Adult and Teen, Children’s, Circulation, Collection, Outreach, Second Story and Beyond, and others.

Children’s and Family Services (Early Childhood): 

1. Contribute to and support the work of the Children and Family Services team. 
2. May organize, present, and assist with quality programs for young children (ages 0-5) and families, including storytimes, cultural arts programs, large-scale special events, and the Summer Reading Program. 
3. Assist with collection-related tasks, create library displays, participate in library outreach, and conduct library tours.  

Adult, Teen, and Technology Services

1. Contribute to and support the work of multiple library divisions. 
2. May organize, present, and assist with quality programs for multi-aged audiences including cultural arts programs, large-scale special events, and the Summer Reading Program. 
3. Assist with collection-related tasks, create library displays, participate in library outreach, and conduct library tours. 

For more information on this position, please visit the job description here. 

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

Application Deadline: Friday, September 12, 2025
 Application Screening beginning: Monday, September 15, 2025

1st Panel Interview: Tuesday, September 23 and Friday, September 26, 2025
 Tentative Department Interview: Thursday, October 2 and Friday, October 3, 2025

**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**

 

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:
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 any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of library work; the use of library indexes, catalogs, and simple reference sources. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public, especially children.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequent standing and sitting. Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of items weighing up to twenty-five pounds such as files, stacks of paper, references, and other materials. Moving from place to place within the office; some reaching for items above and below desk level.  Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal occasionally.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS
Generally clean work environment with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, odors, and noise.  Work schedule may include evenings and weekends.

Other Qualifications

APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants are required to apply online at www.cityofrc.us. This position will close on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 5:00pm or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. Resumes may be attached to completed application form as supplemental information and will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process. All candidates will be notified of their application status by email throughout the recruitment process. Candidates invited to compete in the examination process, who successfully pass the examination process, will be place on an eligibility list. The candidate on the eligibility list who most closely meets the requirements of the City may be selected to receive a final offer. The City may conclude that none of the candidates, even those who meet the minimum qualifications, are appropriate for the position.
  
 Successful candidates shall be required to:

• Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until a mutual interest has been established, and
• Pass a pre-employment medical exam

 If hired, candidate will be required to complete a verification form designated by Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America and furnish proof certifying legal authorization to work in the United States.

The City of Rancho Cucamonga Participates in E-Verify.  Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.  In accordance, the City will provide the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  For additional information regarding E-Verify, the Federal Government's online employment eligibility verification system, please visitwww.uscis.gov.
 
Disclaimers
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In addition, the City of Rancho Cucamonga abides by a nepotism policy which may preclude you from being hired if the City employs a relative. The City of Rancho Cucamonga makes reasonable accommodations for disabled persons, considering each situation on an individual basis. Please make direct requests for accommodation to Human Resources. For information on Employee Rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, please click here. There is a no smoking policy in effect in all City Offices and vehicles.  Finally, please note that the provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to Human Resources at[email protected]. Applicants may wish to visit the City's official website at www.cityofrc.us for more information.

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