Library Assistant - Catalina

Your Next Opportunity Awaits in Catalina Island
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Library Assistant I will fill a vacancy at the Avalon Library, located on beautiful Catalina Island
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Work Location: 215 Sumner Ave, Avalon, CA 90704.

Employees assigned to work and reside on Catalina Island receive an additional 11.6125% compensation.

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We welcome applications from anyone.

The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 12:30 PM (PT). Filing will be suspended after the first 200 applications are received or by Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5:00 PM (PT), whichever occurs first. Applications received after the first 200 applications or 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 17, 2026, will not be considered.

Join Us and Make an Impact

LA County Library provides services to 3.4 million people over 3,000 square miles. It operates 86 libraries, 4 Cultural Resource Centers, and a mobile fleet consisting of 15 vehicles. This fleet includes 4 Bookmobiles, 6 Mak Mo's (maker mobiles), 3 Reading Machines (early literacy vehicles), and 2 mobile outreach vehicles.

LA County Library strives to build and keep a skilled and diverse staff where employees’ outstanding qualities are respected and appreciated. This approach helps us address the different needs of the varied customers we serve. The library supports an inclusive environment that encourages cooperation, adaptability, and fairness, allowing everyone to engage fully and contribute their best.

A reliable, customer-service oriented team member to assist library customers and support daily library operations. If you enjoy working with the public, collaborating with a team, and providing excellent customer service, this is an exciting opportunity to bring your skills to beautiful Catalina Island
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Supervise subordinate staff in community libraries or regional offices.

Provide customer service to individuals by locating books; finding reference materials using online reference services; providing information regarding specialized programs; and answering simple reference questions.

Maintain library records regarding inter-library loan requests, circulation, registration, book stock, literacy programs, business matters, and the collection of fine and fees.

Assist in collection maintenance by editing or revising incorrect item records, searching for information concerning new items, old or damaged items, and withdrawals of materials.

Assist in reporting safety hazards and security incidents to facilities management.

Maintain statistical records and prepares reports as assigned.

Drive a Bookmobile to deliver essential library services to scheduled locations, as needed.

Act as a timekeeper for libraries or regional offices, as needed.

Option 1: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited institution*, including at least 6 semester credits or 9 quarter units in library technical coursework**.

Option 2:
Completion of 30 semester units or 45 quarter units from an accredited institution*, and one year of full-time
*** clerical
* *** or technical
***** experience in a public library******.

Option 3:
Two years of full-time
*** clerical
* *** or technical
***** experience in a public library******.

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

No Out-of-Class experience or withhold will be allowed. Required experience/education must be fully met at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.

* To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your transcript from an accredited institution or email it to Library Examsounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application. The document(s) should show the number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required.

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