Library Assistant (Part-Time)

JOB
This recruitment is subject to close without advance notice. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of April 8, 2026Working Hours: Incumbent must be available to work up to 18 hours per week. Work schedule consists of working days and evenings, weekend hours and holidays as needed. A city of 3.75 square miles, San Marino is home to the renowned Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens. With a focus on resident services and community, the City of San Marino is recognized for its police and fire services, library, parks and community amenities, and planning and zoning that distinguish and maintain the community’s high-quality residential character. The City of San Marino is seeking a Part-Time Librarian Assistant for the Crowell Public Library. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about providing exceptional customer service, demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic attitude, and enjoys participating with a high energy team. The Crowell Public Library in the City of San Marino offers an enticing space to explore curated access to information and culture. In Library Journal’s 2018 “Star Libraries” listing, Crowell Public Library ranked in the top 5.9% in the nation of libraries in its class and in the top ten of libraries in California. This rating is based on the library's collection, services offered, circulation and program attendance.GENERAL PURPOSEThe part-time Library Assistant position provides basic information to patrons and general customer service; performs a variety of technical and clerical library support functions including circulation and collection maintenance.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSUnder supervision of a Librarian II or the Circulation Supervisor this single class position performs routine para-professional tasks in the children’s adult or circulation service departments, or in technical processing department.This position is "At-Will," which means the Library Assistant serves at the will of the City Manager and may be removed at any time without cause, notice, or right of appeal.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties, skills, and demands. Duties: Answer routine directional and informational questions in person and by telephone;Assist patrons in locating and selecting books and materials; answer reference questions;Assist in the selection of books and materials; assist in planning programs for all ages; and in preparation of displays; perform basic cataloging, classification, and bibliographic data entry;Assist with Internet training and access; Assists with library programs, including book discussion groups, story hours, class visits and general adult programs. Prepares displays and assists with program promotions;May provide direction over the work of subordinates in routine and clerical matters;Provides administrative backup for professional and paraprofessional service;Performs related duties as assigned.