Library Assistant

Do you have the desire to make a meaningful impact by engaging with a vibrant and diverse community through a world class public library system? The City of Irvine seeks collaborative and customer service oriented individuals to take on the role of Library Assistant I in the development of Irvine’s new public library system.

This current vacancy is for a Children's Services Library Assistant.

The Children’s Services Library Assistant position at University Park Libraries contributes to library operations through a variety of duties, including planning and presenting story times for children and families, assisting library customers in the use of library services and technology, providing basic information and research assistance to the public, assisting with development and maintenance of the children's materials collection, assisting with general library programming and other library-related activities with a focus on programs and activities for children and families, and participating in community and outreach events.

If you are excited about the prospect of joining an organization that values people and community, the Library Assistant I position could be an excellent opportunity for you!

Library Assistant I – $58,656.00 – $92,289.60 Annually

Sunday‑Wednesday/Thursday with a mixture of morning and evening shifts.

This recruitment will supplement an Eligibility List that will expire on May 19, 2026 and may be used to fill future vacancies in the following sections:
Children's Services, Adult Services, and Borrower Services.

If you are already on an Eligibility List for the Library Assistant I and wish to be considered for this role, please reapply to show interest.

• Assist library customers in the use of library services and technology and provide basic information and research assistance to the public.
• Assist with collection maintenance as directed.
• Assist with implementing general library programming and other library‑related activities.
• Assist with interpreting and applying library policies and procedures for customers.
• Participate in community and outreach events as directed.
• Assist with the supervision of facility rentals and enforce rules applicable to that reservation.
• Find additional information on the Librarian Assistant role, please see the class specifications Librarian Assistant I.

• College coursework in library services, community services, or related field with four years of increasing responsible experience of advanced clerical, technical, or paraprofessional library services experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.
• Ability to possess or obtain a First Aid and CPR certification within three months of employment is required.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or one-year of experience working in a library as a Library Assistant or higher. College level coursework in Library Science or a related field is highly desirable.
• Ability to apply City Library policies and procedures.

• Ability to provide excellent customer service by meeting the public with courtesy and sensitivity.
• Ability to apply City Library policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing to a diverse audience.
• Basic knowledge of library information resources and technology.

The selection process will include an examination and a background investigation prior to appointment. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.

The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an…