Librarian I - Shift

Examinations:  
Appraisal (100%):  Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for position.  Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following:   Investigation, oral exam and/or rating of the application.

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards: 
Completion of a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from a library school accredited by the American Library Association.

California Driver's Licenses may be required depending upon assignment.

Specialized California Drivers' licenses may be required depending upon assignment.

Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application.  If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave.  First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email to Katie Barnett at barnettk@kerncounty.com.

Additional Requirements:
Shift - Library branches may be open various days and hours of the week, to include evenings and weekends.

Full Job Description: Librarian I

For more information about the Kern County Library, please view their website here.

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We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.