Library Technician - Mountain Region*

San Bernardino County; California; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The San Bernardino County Library System is seeking Library Technicians to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You will support youth, adult, literacy, and technology programs, provide reference and circulation services, and handle shelving and check-in/out tasks.

Join a multi-branch system serving 32 locations; this Mountain Region posting requires availability for Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead, Crestline, and Running Springs locations and adherence to regional scheduling needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with computers and cash handling is desirable.
• Excellent oral communication skills and ability to convey information clearly to the public.

Responsibilities

• Shelve library materials and keep shelves in order.
• Check books in/out and issue/renew library cards; collect fines/fees.
• Provide reference services and support circulation operations.
• Assist in essential library duties as part of backroom operations.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Reference services

Shelving

Tools

Library circulation system

Job description

The San Bernardino County Library System is recruiting for Library Technicians who are prepared to work in a highly-interactive and fast-paced customer service environment. Library Technicians have responsibility for implementing system-wide programs in the areas of youth, adult, literacy, volunteer, and/or technology. Library Technicians will also provide reference services and circulation services, backroom operations, and essential library duties to include shelving library materials and keeping materials in order, checking books in/out, issuing/renewing library cards, and collecting fines/fees on computerized circulation system.

For more detailed information, view the Library Technician job description.

BRANCH LOCATIONS

The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies in the MOUNTAIN REGION ONLY, which include the following branch libraries:

• Big Bear
• Lake Arrowhead
• Crestline
• Running Springs

Note: The Library System has 32 branches throughout the County. This recruitment is for the Mountain Region only. If you do not indicate availability for the Mountain Region, you will not move forward in the recruitment/selection process. If you indicate availability for the Mountain Region and later refuse a job offer or do not attend an interview because of the location, your name will be removed from the eligible list.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The San Bernardino County Library system is a dynamic network of 32 branch libraries that serve a diverse population over a vast geographic area. With a dedicated team of talented individuals, the San Bernardino County Library strives to provide equal access information, technology, programs, and services for all county residents. The County Library serves as a source for educational and recreational learning by offering use of computers, Wi‑Fi availability, checking out books, and other free programs. For more information, visit https://library.sbcounty.gov/.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Work Schedule: Most positions are part‑time and are scheduled for up to 38 hours per two‑week pay period; weekend and evening work is required. Employees receive pro‑rated vacation, holiday and sick leave based upon the total number of scheduled hours. Retirement and health benefits are not provided.

Work Location: Employees work various schedules and at various branch locations depending on the need of the County Library System.

Physical Requirements: Physical requirements of the position include the following: frequent reaching and bending; continuous walking and standing; continuous pushing and pulling; constant lifting of materials and books up to 25 pounds; and frequent lifting up to 75 lbs.

Pre‑Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history verification, as well as a job‑related physical exam and drug screening. Candidates must undergo a TB screening prior to employment.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age. If under age 18, and a current student, a valid work permit must be obtained prior to hire.

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

The Library System values employees who enjoy working in a high‑demand, fast‑paced customer service environment with a diverse population of patrons. Experience using computers and cash handling skills are highly desirable. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess excellent oral communication skills with the ability to clearly convey information to the public and to all library patrons.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF).

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.