Library Assistant I - Multiple Divisions

Rancho Cucamonga

Friday, 24 April 2026

You are passionate about working with the community and believe that libraries Ignite Curiosity, Transform Lives, and Create Community! You enjoy working with people of all ages, meeting new people, and building community relationships. You have a strong commitment to excellent customer service. You are a great listener and have strong communication and interpersonal skills. You enjoy working as part of a high-functioning and dynamic team. You enjoy thinking outside of the box and thrive in environments where creativity, flexibility, and the ability to multi-task are highly desired. You want to help improve the quality of life for those living in the City of Rancho Cucamonga and beyond. Candidates may be considered for one or both service areas based on their interests, education, and experience: i) Children and Family Services (Early Childhood) and ii) Adult, Teen, and Technology Services. All Library Assistants will: Provide excellent customer service for all ages at the Library’s blended service desks. Connect guests of all ages with information, library materials, technology, and print and electronic resources. Contribute to creating a welcoming, safe, and enjoyable space for community members of all ages. Children’s and Family Services (Early Childhood): Contribute to and support the work of the Children and Family Services team. May organize, present, and assist with quality programs for young children (ages 0-5) and families, including storytimes, cultural arts programs, large-scale special events, and the Summer Reading Program. May assist with collection-related tasks, create library displays, participate in library outreach, and conduct library tours. Adult, Teen, and Technology Services. Contribute to and support the work of multiple library divisions. May organize, present, and assist with quality programs for multi-aged audiences including cultural arts programs, large-scale special events, and the Summer Reading Program. May assist with collection-related tasks, create library displays, participate in library outreach, and conduct library tours. For more information on this position, please visit the job description here. RECRUITMENT TIMELINE - Application Deadline: Thursday, May 7, 2026 Application Screening completed by: Monday, May 11, 20261st Panel Interview: Thursday, May 14, 2026 - - All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer - - ARE YOU QUALIFIED Education and/or Experience:Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in Library Science, six units of college-level technical library courses, one year of library experience or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities. Examples of Acceptable Substitutions:Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree, six units of college level technical library courses, plus one (1) year of library experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities. Substitution: A total of five (5) years of library experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of the principles and practices of library work; the use of library indexes, catalogs, and simple reference sources. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public, especially children. PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Frequent standing and sitting. Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of items weighing up to twenty-five pounds such as files, stacks of paper, references, and other materials. Moving from place to place within the office; some reaching for items above and below desk level. Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal occasionally. WORKING CONDITIONS - Generally clean work environment with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, odors, and noise. Work schedule may include evenings and weekends. WHERE DO YOU GO FROM HERE

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