Library Assistant I/II - Lemoore Branch

Kings County; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings County is seeking a Full-Time Library Assistant I/II for the Lemoore Branch. Level I salary range is $36,150.40 to $44,116.80 annually; Level II range is $39,748.80 to $48,505.60 annually.

The role supports daily library operations, circulation, patron assistance, and community programming to promote learning. Responsibilities include checkout, fines, reference, outreach, inter-library loan, and helping maintain the library collection and databases.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent.
• One year of general office or retail experience with customer service or public contact duties (Library Assistant I).
• One year of experience at a level equivalent to Library Assistant I (Library Assistant II).
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
• Qualify for security clearance via background check and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Conducts circulation activities (check in/out, fines, policies).
• Assists with reference duties and children’s programming; refers complex issues upward.
• Performs community outreach and educational activities; prepares flyers and materials.
• Reserves library materials and handles inter-library loan requests; maintains services directory.
• Maintains library materials, shelves, and databases; trains staff and volunteers as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Public contact

Reference duties

Patron assistance

Community outreach

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Library automation system

Job description

Library Assistant I/II - Lemoore Branch

Level I: $36,150.40 - $44,116.80 Annually

Level II: $39,748.80 - $48,505.60 Annually

We are seeking enthusiastic and customer-focused individuals to join our team as a Full-Time Library Assistant. In this role, you will support daily library operations by providing circulation services, assisting patrons with library resources, maintaining and updating computer databases, and performing a variety of administrative and customer service tasks. You will also help with community outreach, educational activities, and library programs that promote engagement and learning. This position offers opportunities for growth within the Library Assistant series as experience is gained, allowing individuals to take on more complex tasks and work with greater independence.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions.

• Conducts circulation activities, including checking library materials in and out, calculating and collecting fines and fees, and explaining County library circulation policies and procedures.
• Assists library professional staff with reference duties and children's programming and refers difficult problems to appropriate supervisory or professional staff members.
• Performs community outreach and education regarding assigned library programs and services; organizes and participates in community outreach events; prepares related flyers and materials.
• Contacts patrons regarding overdue books and materials; receives, verifies, and releases materials for on-line reserve requests; reserves library materials and notifies patrons of their availability; initiates and processes inter-library loan requests.
• Performs program-specific outreach to identify patron needs, connects patrons to available services and supports, and maintains a services directory.
• Sorts books and related materials according to alphabetical, numerical, and categorical systems; collects, stacks, shelves, and re-shelves library materials; disinfects materials returned to the library prior to returning to circulation.
• Processes library card applications and issues library cards; maintains records of current patron information utilizing the library automation system.
• Receive, research, and respond to patrons’ reference requests; locates and provides requested materials and information; assists and instructs patrons in the proper use of library equipment and reference sources including internet, electronic databases, and other technology devices.
• Monitors and assesses the condition of books, audio/visual, and other materials; performs minor mending of materials or refers to others for repair.
• Assists in identifying materials to be removed from the collection.
• Assists in the development of a variety of library-related literature-based and educational programs and activities.
• Oversees circulation activities at remote library branches with limited services and operating hours as assigned.
• Assists in ensuring the proper maintenance and use of library equipment.
• Performs standard office support work such as answering telephones, maintaining files, and operating computer terminals and other standard office equipment, orders office and library supplies.
• Maintains subscription orders and renewals; records receipt of serials.
• May add books and other materials to library database.
• May serve on committees, task forces, or planning groups.
• May assist with preparations of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports; prepares branch bank deposits and delivers to the Treasurer’s office.
• May assist with preparing displays and creates signs, forms, banners and other public relations materials for library projects, programs and events; may conduct library orientation group tours.
• Provides training to less experienced staff and volunteers as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:

• Library Assistant I: One (1) year of general office or retail experience which must include customer service or public contact duties.
• Library Assistant II: One (1) year of experience at a level equivalent to the classification of Library Assistant I in Kings County.

License and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.

Special Requirements: Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check. Ability to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and travel within and outside the County. Ability to travel and work alone at outlying branches. Ability to drive the mobile library.

For a complete description of duties and qualifications, view the detailed job specifications:

Library Assistant I

Library Assistant II

All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the selection process may include the following:

(1) Screening committee (pass/fail) and/or

(2) Written examination (pass/fail) and/or

(3) Oral examination (100%) This may include a written practical component (100%) to determine placement on the eligible list.

Note: Those applicants who are among the top 40 written test scores will be invited to participate in the oral examination process.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Veteran's Preference Application
You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Final Date to Apply: November 6, 2026

Subject Matter Expert Review: Week of November 9, 2026

Human Resources Interview: Week of December 1 & 2, 2026

Department Interview: TBD