Senior Library Assistant

We’re looking for a creative and organized professional to take on the role of Senior Library Assistant. You will join a fast-paced, dynamic team environment, providing youth focused services within the Youth, Bookmobile and Collections Division. This position receives direction from Senior Librarian, may exercise direct supervision over other assigned office support staff and builds relationships throughout the organization. If you are looking to bring your knowledge of youth literature and strong administrative skills to directly impact library customers and staff, this position is for you.  Review our detailed job description here.

• Provide administrative support to all those in Division.
• Promote library services at outreach and bookmobile events as assigned.
• Answer reader’s advisory and general reference questions for a wide range of youth literature, resources and materials.
• Use planning, analytical, and technical skills to work on special projects.
• Support library events and programs.
• Work with library team to provide a safe and welcoming environment
• Support of safety protocols.
• Work both independently and with a team to accomplish goals. 

• Two years of experience performing paraprofessional or technical duties in a library setting equivalent to a Library Assistant II or Library Technician in the City of Mountain View.
• Education equivalent to an associate of arts degree.

Bonus Points:

• May need to possess a valid California Class C Driver License as required by the position. 
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable. 
• Bi-lingual skills in Spanish, Chinese or Russian. 

• You thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• You are adaptable, flexible and offer solutions in ambiguous situations. 
• You possess solid knowledge of youth literature.
• You bring a creative mindset and are open to taking on new ideas and skills.
• You enjoy solving administrative tasks and balance your time efficiently.  
• You’re able to pivot priorities and can anticipate customer and staff needs.
• You value continuous learning as a team practice and contributing to a collaborative environment.
• You enjoy resolving administrative challenges.
• You are organized, detail-oriented and organized and can manage multiple, varying processes and tasks.
• You bring patient, compassionate and friendly customer service and enjoy working with customers of all backgrounds and ages.

Submit your application and resume online at www.governmentjobs.com or to the Human Resources Department; City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6309.  Please provide a valid email address on your application. Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis with a first application review date of Friday, May 23, 2025. Application received prior to this date will be prioritized. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early as this recruitment may close at any time. 

Fine Print. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Prior to hire, candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination. NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.