| Location | Avalon, CA |
| Salary | $52,405.20–$66,895.68 Per Year |
Library Assistant I - Catalina Island
Salary
$52,405.20 - $66,895.68 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
Q8326M
Department
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Opening Date
09/10/2026
Closing Date
9/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants
200
Position/Program Information
Your Next Opportunity Awaits in Catalina Island!
Library Assistant I will fill a vacancy at the Avalon Library, located on beautiful Catalina Island.
Work Location: 215 Sumner Ave, Avalon, CA 90704.
Special Salary Information
Employees assigned to work and reside on Catalina Island receive an additional 11.6125% compensation.
Exam Number
Q8326M
Type of Recruitment
We welcome applications from anyone.
Application Filing Period
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 MakMos (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.
The Team Member We Are Looking For
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!
Benefit Information
For details regarding benefits offered by County of Los Angeles, please click here: Benefits
Essential Job Functions
In the role of Library Assistant I, you will:
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.
Requirements
There are three (3) options to qualify:
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.
License
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.
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.
Special Requirement Information:
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.
We do not accept password-protected documents or cloud-based links. Ensure documents are unlocked or downloaded before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
Technical library coursework is defined as college-level coursework in library and information science, including but not limited to cataloging, and classification, reference and information services, collection development, circulation procedures and library systems or automated library technologies.
Clerical work experience is defined as performing duties such as data entry, answering phone calls, records and document filings in accordance with established policies and procedures.
A public library is a publicly funded and officially recognized institution, established by a government entity or accredited educational institution that provides free and equitable access to informational, educational, cultural, and recreational resources and services for all members of the public within a designated geographical area. Public libraries operate with formal authorization and public accountability, and this definition excludes informal, private, or volunteer-only libraries.
Additional Information
Our Assessment Process
The examination will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment, worth 100% of your total score.
The examination will assess the following competencies:
Multiple choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19.
Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list.
Transfer of Test Components
If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.
Test Preparation
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.
You can also visit our Los Angeles County Online Assessment Preparation Series webpage at https://lacounty.attract.neogov.com/la-county-online-assessments-prep-series for information about common online assessment types, sample questions, and test-taking tips.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Eligibility and Vacancy
Applicants who passed the assessment are placed on a list for a period of 12 months. We will use this list to fill vacancies at the Avalon Library, located at 215 Sumner Ave, Avalon, CA 90704, on Catalina Island as they occur.
Available Shift
Appointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Application and Filing
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicants responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail:
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Social Security Number
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
No Sharing of User ID and Password
All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
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.
Testing Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completion of your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for testing.
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 amongst 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
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
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.lacounty.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
Revised September 2025
For detailed information, please click here
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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.
All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment.
Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
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Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicants responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail:
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Veterans Credit Information
Veterans may be eligible to receive Veteran's Credit, which adds 10 points to a passing examination score. To be considered, submit a clear and legible copy of your DD214 by attaching it to your application or emailing it to LibraryExams@library.lacounty.gov. Your documentation will be reviewed to determine eligibility. Prompt submission will help ensure timely processing.
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Qualification Requirement
Which of the following best describes your qualifying education and/or work experience for Library Assistant I?
For purposes of this examination, the following definitions apply:
Technical library coursework is defined as college-level coursework in library and information science, including but not limited to cataloging, and classification, reference and information services, collection development, circulation procedures and library systems or automated library technologies.
Clerical work experience is defined as performing duties such as data entry, answering phone calls, records and document filings in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Technical work experience requires specialized knowledge and manual skill of one or more specialized library functions such as circulation, acquisition, cataloging, special programs, and the physical upkeep of library and inventory materials.
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Education Requirement
If you qualify based on completed semester or quarter units from an accredited institution, you must attach an official transcript showing the number of units completed to your application or submit it to LibraryExams@library.lacounty.gov for verification.
Important Information
How will you submit your official transcripts?
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Vacancy Information
The resulting eligible list from this examination will be used to fill vacancies at the Avalon Library, located at 215 Sumner Ave, Avalon, CA 90704, on Catalina Island.
Required Question
Employer County of Los Angeles
Address
Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website http://hr.lacounty.gov