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Library Technician I (Part-Time)

City of San Bernardino
2 days ago
Part-time
On-site
San Bernardino, California, United States
$20.33 - $24.72 USD hourly

Why Join Team SB


Are you looking to grow professionally while making a difference in your community?
Join the City of San Bernardino’s Library as a part-time
Library Technician I!

About the City: 
As a future member of our team, you’ll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California’s Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history — shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences — continues to inspire the city’s evolving identity.

San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It’s a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose — and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.


About the Position:
The Library Technician I performs paraprofessional library and clerical work, including routine cataloging and circulating materials.

Incumbents primarily assist patrons at the circulation desk at the Feldheym Central Library and may also be assigned to branch locations, including Villaseñor, Inghram, and Rowe Libraries. Opportunities may also include supporting Reference and Children’s service areas at the Feldheym Central Library.



Part-time Library Technicians work an average of 19 hours per week and are assigned to varied work shifts, including nights and Saturdays.


The listed hours of San Bernardino Public Libraries are: 
Monday & Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed Friday and Sunday. 

What You'll Be Doing Here

The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will provide excellent customer service across one or more library locations. Feldheym Central Library includes Circulation, Reference, and Children’s public service areas, while branch libraries typically operate with a single public service counter.

Desirable qualifications include experience assisting patrons with checking materials in and out, issuing new and replacement library cards, handling cash transactions, and explaining library policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will also be comfortable answering questions at service desks, assisting patrons in locating books and resources, and helping the public with computers, including navigating the library catalog.

A Day in the Life: 
  • Assist patrons at the circulation desk by checking materials in and out and issuing library cards
  • Provide information on library services, policies, and available resources
  • Help patrons locate books, materials, and navigate the library catalog
  • Process payments for fines and fees and maintain accurate records
  • Answer phones and respond to general inquiries from the public
  • Receive, sort, and organize books, media, and other library materials
  • Support inter-library loan processing and track incoming/outgoing materials
  • Maintain and update displays, bulletin boards, and library areas
  • Perform opening and closing procedures as assigned
For more information on this position, please click here: Library Technician I

What You Need to Qualify

Education and Experience:

Associate of Arts Degree in Library Science; AND One (1) year of responsible paraprofessional library experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

 Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid State driver’s license is required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: 

Work is done in a standard library environment with minimal physical labor and exposure to adverse conditions.  Will be required to provide customer service and interact with other staff, the public, and various public entities.

Recruitment Timeline

Application Closing Date: Sunday, April 05, 2026, at 11:59pm

Interview: Week of April 27, 2026, or agreed upon date by both HR recruiter & Dept (TENTATIVE)

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

How to Apply and What to Expect Next

All applicants are required to submit an online application through the City’s official website at www.sbcity.org. This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review, investigation, and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation, they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.

Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position.

Successful candidates shall be required to: 

  • Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.
  • Degree verification
  • Pass a pre-employment medical exam, which includes a Drug screen. 
  • Starting salary based on education and/or experience and internal equity.

E-Verify Participation

The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.

Accordingly, the City will provide information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at www.uscis.gov

Disclaimers

The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy, which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department directly at (909) 998-2060. 

This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.

For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Human Resources at 909-998-2060 or email Janet Sirob at Sirob_ja@sbcity.org

Additional information is available at www.sbcity.org.