Library Assistant

JOB SUMMARY:
To perform a wide variety of clerical work involved in operating a school library; and to assist students and teachers in utilizing library resources. Bilingual positions in this classification require fluency in a second language.

SUPERVISION:
Positions in this classification are supervised by a principal.
Positions in this classification exercise no supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists students and teachers in locating and selecting library materials.
• Provides a variety of services to children such as reading aloud, giving book talks, and assisting other staff in book fairs and related activities.
• Maintains book inventory including shelving books and making minor repairs to books and other library materials.
• Types and files cards in catalog drawers according to established system.
• Processes new books into the library including pasting in pockets, typing cards and shelving.
• Checks in and out library books and materials including stamping books and inventorying books and materials.
• May issue and receive audiovisual materials for the library.
• May maintain computerized library records.
• May assist principal in selection of new library books.
• Performs job related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION/TRAINING
One year of full time paid experience or the equivalent in part time paid experience working in a public or school library.
-OR-
Completion of 24 units of college level work
-OR-
Completion of a course or program that issues a certificate from an accredited institution or organization such as a college, or the Library Support Staff Certification program.
-AND-
High school graduation or the equivalent.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS
None Required.

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Only online applications are accepted via https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanbernardinousd

Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office.

APPLICATIONS: Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.

RECRUITMENT TYPE: 

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION: This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 28A. Most positions in this class work 2-6hours/9-12months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service).

BENEFITS: Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees. 

For complete details visit Employee Benefits

THE EXAMINATION:

• Written Examination. WEIGHT: 100%

• Bilingual Certification. WEIGHT: Pass/Fail. This certification is required for bilingual positions in the class.

• Only qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process.

• Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit.

• Candidates will be notified in accordance with the Personnel Commission Rules.

• This eligibility list will be active for a period of (1) year.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level.  At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at (909) 381-1122 as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.

District employees and external applicants must upload proof of education and/or training with each application. Acceptable documents include copies of a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the “Work Experience” section of the application, as resumes will not be considered.

In compliance with California SB 1100, a valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance are required only for positions in this classification where driving is an essential job function.

Closing Date: November 18, 2025 at 11:59 P.M. PST