Salary : $70,803.36 - $95,415.36 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: Q8334Y
Department: PUBLIC LIBRARY
Opening Date: 07/20/2026

Position/Program Information
Exam Number

Q8334Y
Type of Recruitment

We welcome applications from anyone.
Application Filing Period

The application filing period will begin on Monday, July 27, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until positions are filled. The application window may close unexpectedly without prior notice.
The Team Member We Are Looking For

A service-oriented professional who will assist customers with library resources, support programs and outreach, and work effectively as part of a team to meet community needs.
Benefit Information

For details regarding benefits offered by County of Los Angeles, kindly follow this link: Benefits

Essential Job Functions
In the role of Librarian I, you will:

• Provide public service by responding to reference inquiries, providing reader's advisory services, and assisting customers in locating, evaluating, and using library resources and services, including directing customers to library materials and explaining library organizations and layout.
• Coordinate library programs, including reading programs for youth; present book talks; and prepare supporting materials, such as bibliographies, resources guides, and special displays.
• Support a variety of library service areas, including reference assistance, youth and adult services programming, and performs specialized assignments in support of departmental needs.
• Maintain on-site collections, including print materials, audiovisual resources, and government publications.
• Assists in promoting library programs, services, and activities by preparing and distributing announcements, supporting online communication platforms and digital content updates, and participating in outreach efforts, including conducting school and classroom visits.
• Collaborate with committee members to develop and improve library programs, policies, procedures, and training initiatives.
• Provide individual or group instruction to customers with digital printing, computer literacy, and technology use.
• Maintain records and prepares periodic (e.g. monthly) reports on library activities and service delivery for monitoring and operational review.
• Plan, assign, and oversee the work of adult and teen volunteers, including providing training and guidance to support community involvement in library activities.
• Performs technical services functions, including classifying and cataloging library materials, creating metadata for digital collections, performing authority control, maintaining bibliographic records, and processing materials, as assigned.
• Serve in a lead capacity during the supervisor's absence to ensure continuity of library operations, as needed.

Requirements
Requirements

Possession of a Master of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree from an accredited institution*
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:
Required education must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application. No Out-Of-Class or Withholds are allowed for this examination.
*In order to receive credit for the required education, you must include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter from an accredited institution at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission to and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number. The document should show the date the degree was conferred or number of units completed and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please refer to:

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.

Additional Information
Our Assessment Process

Theassessment will consist of a structured oral interview and is worth 100% of your total score.
The oral interview will assess:

• Customer Service and Community Engagement
• Information Service and Library Knowledge
• Judgement and Decision-Making
• Program Coordination and Outreach
• Problem-Solving
• Communication and Teamwork

Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher to be added to the eligible list.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Eligibility and Vacancy

Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list for a period of 12 months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in LA County Library 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 will not be 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 employer's name and address, job title, beginning and end 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 and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's 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:

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 address.
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 friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's 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
Testing Accommodation

If you require accommodation to fairly compete in the assessment process, contact the listed Department Contact to make your request. We require a completed "Request for Reasonable Accommodation" form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us; the sooner we can help you continue moving through the process.
Department Contact Information

Exam Analyst: Lizette Contreras,

Testing Accommodation Email:
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.

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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 res