Library Associate (Temporary/Part-Time) - South County Area

County of Los Angeles

Downey (CA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 33,000

Part time

8 hours ago

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Job summary

County of Los Angeles is seeking Library Associates for the South County area. This temporary, part-time role involves processing library materials, registering borrowers, answering public inquiries, and supporting deliveries and shelving in a busy county library system.

The position requires at least 3 months of direct customer service experience, being 18+, and the ability to perform moderate physical tasks. Evening and weekend shifts may apply.

Qualifications

Three months of work experience providing direct customer service or public-facing services.
Age: at least 18 years old.
Physical Class 3 – Moderate: standing/walking most of the time with bending, squatting, lifting up to 25 pounds.
Desirable: completion of at least one technical library course.
Desirable: experience supporting daily public library operations such as shelving, deliveries, guiding customers, maintaining supplies.

Responsibilities

Process library materials for customers including check-in/check-out.
Register new borrowers.
Explain and enforce library policies and procedures.
Provide information to the public about library rules, fines, and material location.
Operate office equipment and assist with various tasks in a small office.

Skills

Customer service

Public interactions

Education

Technical library course

Job description

Application Filing Period The application filing period will begin on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 12:30 PM (PT). Filing will be suspended after the first 200 applications are received or by Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 5:00 PM (PT), whichever occurs first. Applications received after the first 200 applications or 5:00 PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, will not be considered.

Position/Program Information

Exam Number Q8325-AD

Type of Recruitment We welcome applications from anyone.

About This Opportunity

We are excited to welcome dedicated and motivated individuals to join us as Library Associates in the South County Area! This temporary, part-time job is a wonderful opportunity to be part of an innovative library system while making a meaningful impact on the community.

Benefit Information

Employees can qualify for the County Medical Plan for part-time, temporary employment. For information regarding benefits offered by County of Los Angeles, please click here: Benefits

Essential Job Functions

Process library materials for customers, including check-in and check-out procedures.
Register new customers (borrowers) in accordance with established specialized protocols.
Explain and enforce library policies and procedures.
Provide information and answer questions from the public regarding library rules, including fines, fees, and material location, etc.
Operate office equipment, including computers, and perform other incidental duties in a small office setting.
Assist in shelving and moving materials.
Prepare and process outgoing and incoming delivery shipments as vital, including packing and unpacking.
Provide support for various tasks and special projects, as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Three (3) months of work experience providing direct customer service or public-facing services, either in person, by telephone, or through online platforms. Qualifying experience may include sales, food service, reception, or similar customer-facing roles.
Age: At least 18 years of age.
Physical Class 3 – Moderate: 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.

Desirable Qualifications

Successful completion of at least one (1) technical library course from an accredited institution*.
Work experience supporting the daily operations of a public library**, including performing tasks such as:
- Organizing, shelving, retrieving, and maintaining library materials to ensure accessibility and accurate filing.
- Receiving, sorting, and processing incoming and outgoing deliveries.
- Assisting customers by providing directional information.
- Maintaining supplies and materials in public service areas, including forms, handouts, promotional materials, and other customer-use items.
- Inspecting library materials for damage, cleanliness, and routine repair needs and perform basic remediation as appropriate.
- Assisting with the setup, rearrangement, and removal of equipment and other items for library programs, meetings, and special events.
- Supporting facility opening and closing procedures, including security checks and flag raising/lowering activities.
- Maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and overall appearance of library facilities and public spaces.
- Providing basic assistance to customers by directing them to appropriate educational and informational resources.

Special Requirement Information

No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

Qualifying experience is evaluated on a basis of a 40-hour workweek. Experience earned in a part-time position will receive prorated credit consistent with the actual hours worked on a regular basis.

Available Shift

Appointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, and weekends. This position offers a schedule with a minimum of 20 hours per week, typically in shifts of 5 hours.

Subject to Current Policies

We only accept applications filed online.

Social Security Number

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

Computer & Internet Access at Public Libraries

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Refer to their website for updated information at Library Locator – LA County Library.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. LA County Library is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities among races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Information

Exam Analyst: Lizette Contreras, lcontreras@library.lacounty.gov

Testing Accommodation Email: lcontreras@library.lacounty.gov

Teletype Phone: (562) 940-8477

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Employment Information

Employment Information: The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations For Applicants

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lcctury.gov.

Veteran’s Credit

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions. For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf.

Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions

The information you provide on this Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the examination process. Applicants are solely responsible for completing the Supplemental Questionnaire in its entirety, accurately, and correctly. Please be as specific as possible and include ALL requested information. Incomplete answers or comments such as ‘see resume or application’ will not be considered as a response and may result in disqualification of your application, even if you possess the qualifying experience. Supplemental Questionnaire answers must be supported by your application work history; inconsistent information will not be accepted.

Supplemental Questionnaire is required to be completed on a separate form with items such as:

I understand the above information and instructions.
We have more items listed as 02 etc. (these many items can be omitted for brevity).

Vacancy Information

The Resulting Eligible List From This Examination Will Be Used To Fill Temporary, Part-time Library Associate Vacancies In LA County Library Within The South County Area, Including The Following Libraries, As They Occur: