Orange County CA
Salary :
$50,752.00 - $68,390.40 Annually Location :
Orange County Job Type:
Full-Time Regular Job Number:
2402GE-1125-012 (O) Department:
OC Community Resources Opening Date:
11/12/2025 Closing Date:
11/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
CAREER DESCRIPTION SENIOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT
SALARY INFORMATION Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC This recruitment is being held to establish an eligible list to fill current and future Senior Library Assistant vacancies within OC Community Resources/OC Public Libraries. The eligible list established may also be used to fill similar and lower-level classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 11:59 PM (PT). THE COUNTY The is a regional service provider and planning agency whose core businesses include public safety, public health, environmental protection, regional planning, public assistance, social services and aviation.
OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES (OCCR) is a multi-faceted department comprised of OC Animal Care, OC Community Services, OC Housing & Community Development, OC Parks, and OC Public Libraries.
OC PUBLIC LIBRARIES is a network of community libraries located in your neighborhood or as near as your computer. Our 29 public branches in 23 cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange, as well as a branch for residents of Orangewood Children's Home provide library services to residents throughout the county. OC Public Libraries provides safe and easy access to libraries for the community, offers a broad spectrum of materials in multiple formats, provides the community with the best access to the collection, and delivers knowledgeable, friendly, and experienced staff to support the information needs of the community. OC Public Libraries is a Division of OC Community Resources (OCCR).
THE OPPORTUNITY: Under supervision of Librarians and Branch Managers, Sr. Library Assistants perform library tasks and provide service in a branch library, library headquarters, or mobile library and perform other work as required. Sr. Library Assistants are distinguished from Library Assistants by their increasingly responsible paraprofessional duties, education, experience, specialized skills, and functional supervision.
This class serves as the top level of the Library Assistant series. Incumbents may give significant input into branch goals, programs and collections. Incumbents may assume a large role in patron programming and outreach, and they may assume supervision of most office functions. At library headquarters, incumbents may lead the Interlibrary Loan Department (ILL) or work as part of the Bibliographic Services (BS) Department placing and processing orders, following mandated accounting procedures, copy and original cataloging, maintaining cataloging vendor contracts and working in the library's Sirsi database.
Examples of typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist with and/or create branch programs Facilitate branch programs such as book groups and story time Assist with materials orders for branch and collection development Create branch publicity and use social media effectively Direct and manage library volunteers Collaborate on system wide workshops, meetings, and committees Provide outreach to organizations, schools, and agencies Provide excellent customer service using library best practices Guide complex research queries for students Answer informational questions and Reader's Advisory questions for patrons; find Reader's Advisory information in online sources Discern accuracy of web-based information sources Create library reading guides and other branch information Facilitate the use of e-devices, troubleshooting, and current reading technology and trends; troubleshoot computer and printer problems; understand technology terms and vocabulary Use a library ILS to issue library cards, maintain patron records, find library items and place holds, record patron transactions, and assist patrons Adhere to cash compliance guidelines while opening, depositing, and reporting monetary transactions and create County-mandated reports for cash transactions Prepare a branch to open and close during business hours Manage payroll under the supervision of branch manager Order and manage branch supplies Perform ILL tasks to ensure patrons receive ILLs in a timely manner Work with OCLC and ILL Liaisons across the United States Place and process vendor library material orders Catalog materials in OCLC in various languages Work with vendor contracts and County Accounts Payable for processing invoices and resolving problems Work in the Sirsi database, performing acquisitions and cataloging functions Some positions may require working outside in a mobile library setting DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES The ideal candidate will possess either of the following:
Two (2) or more years of experience working in a library setting that demonstrates the possession of the required knowledge and abilities.
Or 60 semester units of credit from an accredited college or university, or an associate's degree or certificate in library technology or higher, and at least (6) months of experience in a library setting.
Or Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience in a customer service industry and completed 60 semester units of credit from an accredited college or university, or an associate's degree or certificate in library technology or higher. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and/or experience in the following core competencies:
Technical Expertise
Processing monetary transactions and utilizing a cash register and credit card reader Working knowledge of the Sirsi database, Interlibrary Loan programs, Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), or other similar library systems/programs Facilitating the use of e-devices, troubleshooting, and current reading technology and trends; troubleshooting computer and printer problems; understanding technology terms and vocabulary Customer Service
Providing excellent customer service using library best practices Assisting with and/or creating branch programs and providing outreach Facilitating branch programs such as book groups and story time Oral & Written Communication Skills
Effectively communicating orally and in writing Communicating technical information in a clear and easy to understand manner Composing correspondence and reports
Special Note:
OC Public Libraries provides services at various locations including the possibility of working outside on a Mobile Library. Incumbents should be prepared to work weekends, evenings, and rotate to various locations. These positions have a set schedule and are not on call. Schedules are subject to change on a case-by-case basis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Click
here
for information regarding the minimum qualifications for
Senior Library Assistant .
License Required Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, may be required depending on assignment.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Recorded Structured Oral Interview (Weighted 100%) Candidates whose applications reflect the most job-related experience will be invited to participate in a Recorded Structured Oral Interview. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on to the eligible list. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures above may be modified.
Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
Eligible List Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Veterans Employment Preference The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickto review the policy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION Email
is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Click for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
Questions?
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact
Jamiee Lang
at Jamiee.Lang@occr.ocgov.com.
EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Non-Management Benefits In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits. Click for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees. 01
Which of the following best describes your professional work experience in a library setting and/or supervisory experience in a customer service industry?NOTE: If you are selecting the option of "education and work experience" you must attach "Unofficial Transcripts" and/or "Degree" to this application to be considered. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES).
Two (2) or more years of work experience in a library setting that demonstrates the possession of the required knowledge and abilities Two (2) years of experience as a County of Orange Library Assistant II 60 semester units of credit from an accredited college or university, or an associate's degree or certificate in library technology or higher and at least six (6) months of work experience in a library setting 60 semester units of credit from an accredited college or university, or an associate's degree or certificate in library technology or higher and at least two (2) years of supervisory experience in a customer service industry No related experience
02
In reference to question #1, please describe your professional work experience in a library setting and/or supervisory experience in a customer service industry.
Your response should include your employer, job title, level of responsibility and length of time in the position.
If no experience, please write, "N/A". 03
OC Public Libraries requires employees to work weekends, evenings and rotate to various locations. Schedules will be changed on a case-by-case basis. Please confirm your understanding of these work schedule expectations by selecting "Yes" below.
Yes
04
This question will be utilized to selectively refer candidates by location of employment assignments after the eligible list has been established.
Of the area(s) listed below, please indicate your preferred work location(s).
Aliso Viejo Brea Costa Mesa Donald Dugan Costa Mesa Mesa Verde Cypress Dana Point El Toro Foothill Ranch Fountain Valley Garden Grove Chapman Garden Grove Main Garden Grove Tibor Rubin La Habra La Palma Ladera Ranch Laguna Beach Laguna Niguel Laguna Woods Library of the Canyons Los Alamitos/Rossmoor Outreach Services/Santa Ana Rancho Santa Margarita San Clemente San Juan Capistrano Library Headquarters/Santa Ana Seal Beach Stanton Tustin Villa Park Westminster Laguna Hills All of the above
Required Question
$50,752.00 - $68,390.40 Annually Location :
Orange County Job Type:
Full-Time Regular Job Number:
2402GE-1125-012 (O) Department:
OC Community Resources Opening Date:
11/12/2025 Closing Date:
11/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
CAREER DESCRIPTION SENIOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT
SALARY INFORMATION Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC This recruitment is being held to establish an eligible list to fill current and future Senior Library Assistant vacancies within OC Community Resources/OC Public Libraries. The eligible list established may also be used to fill similar and lower-level classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 11:59 PM (PT). THE COUNTY The is a regional service provider and planning agency whose core businesses include public safety, public health, environmental protection, regional planning, public assistance, social services and aviation.
OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES (OCCR) is a multi-faceted department comprised of OC Animal Care, OC Community Services, OC Housing & Community Development, OC Parks, and OC Public Libraries.
OC PUBLIC LIBRARIES is a network of community libraries located in your neighborhood or as near as your computer. Our 29 public branches in 23 cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange, as well as a branch for residents of Orangewood Children's Home provide library services to residents throughout the county. OC Public Libraries provides safe and easy access to libraries for the community, offers a broad spectrum of materials in multiple formats, provides the community with the best access to the collection, and delivers knowledgeable, friendly, and experienced staff to support the information needs of the community. OC Public Libraries is a Division of OC Community Resources (OCCR).
THE OPPORTUNITY: Under supervision of Librarians and Branch Managers, Sr. Library Assistants perform library tasks and provide service in a branch library, library headquarters, or mobile library and perform other work as required. Sr. Library Assistants are distinguished from Library Assistants by their increasingly responsible paraprofessional duties, education, experience, specialized skills, and functional supervision.
This class serves as the top level of the Library Assistant series. Incumbents may give significant input into branch goals, programs and collections. Incumbents may assume a large role in patron programming and outreach, and they may assume supervision of most office functions. At library headquarters, incumbents may lead the Interlibrary Loan Department (ILL) or work as part of the Bibliographic Services (BS) Department placing and processing orders, following mandated accounting procedures, copy and original cataloging, maintaining cataloging vendor contracts and working in the library's Sirsi database.
Examples of typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist with and/or create branch programs Facilitate branch programs such as book groups and story time Assist with materials orders for branch and collection development Create branch publicity and use social media effectively Direct and manage library volunteers Collaborate on system wide workshops, meetings, and committees Provide outreach to organizations, schools, and agencies Provide excellent customer service using library best practices Guide complex research queries for students Answer informational questions and Reader's Advisory questions for patrons; find Reader's Advisory information in online sources Discern accuracy of web-based information sources Create library reading guides and other branch information Facilitate the use of e-devices, troubleshooting, and current reading technology and trends; troubleshoot computer and printer problems; understand technology terms and vocabulary Use a library ILS to issue library cards, maintain patron records, find library items and place holds, record patron transactions, and assist patrons Adhere to cash compliance guidelines while opening, depositing, and reporting monetary transactions and create County-mandated reports for cash transactions Prepare a branch to open and close during business hours Manage payroll under the supervision of branch manager Order and manage branch supplies Perform ILL tasks to ensure patrons receive ILLs in a timely manner Work with OCLC and ILL Liaisons across the United States Place and process vendor library material orders Catalog materials in OCLC in various languages Work with vendor contracts and County Accounts Payable for processing invoices and resolving problems Work in the Sirsi database, performing acquisitions and cataloging functions Some positions may require working outside in a mobile library setting DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES The ideal candidate will possess either of the following:
Two (2) or more years of experience working in a library setting that demonstrates the possession of the required knowledge and abilities.
Or 60 semester units of credit from an accredited college or university, or an associate's degree or certificate in library technology or higher, and at least (6) months of experience in a library setting.
Or Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience in a customer service industry and completed 60 semester units of credit from an accredited college or university, or an associate's degree or certificate in library technology or higher. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and/or experience in the following core competencies:
Technical Expertise
Processing monetary transactions and utilizing a cash register and credit card reader Working knowledge of the Sirsi database, Interlibrary Loan programs, Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), or other similar library systems/programs Facilitating the use of e-devices, troubleshooting, and current reading technology and trends; troubleshooting computer and printer problems; understanding technology terms and vocabulary Customer Service
Providing excellent customer service using library best practices Assisting with and/or creating branch programs and providing outreach Facilitating branch programs such as book groups and story time Oral & Written Communication Skills
Effectively communicating orally and in writing Communicating technical information in a clear and easy to understand manner Composing correspondence and reports
Special Note:
OC Public Libraries provides services at various locations including the possibility of working outside on a Mobile Library. Incumbents should be prepared to work weekends, evenings, and rotate to various locations. These positions have a set schedule and are not on call. Schedules are subject to change on a case-by-case basis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Click
here
for information regarding the minimum qualifications for
Senior Library Assistant .
License Required Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, may be required depending on assignment.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Recorded Structured Oral Interview (Weighted 100%) Candidates whose applications reflect the most job-related experience will be invited to participate in a Recorded Structured Oral Interview. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on to the eligible list. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures above may be modified.
Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
Eligible List Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Veterans Employment Preference The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickto review the policy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION Email
is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Click for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
Questions?
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact
Jamiee Lang
at Jamiee.Lang@occr.ocgov.com.
EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Non-Management Benefits In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits. Click for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees. 01
Which of the following best describes your professional work experience in a library setting and/or supervisory experience in a customer service industry?NOTE: If you are selecting the option of "education and work experience" you must attach "Unofficial Transcripts" and/or "Degree" to this application to be considered. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES).
Two (2) or more years of work experience in a library setting that demonstrates the possession of the required knowledge and abilities Two (2) years of experience as a County of Orange Library Assistant II 60 semester units of credit from an accredited college or university, or an associate's degree or certificate in library technology or higher and at least six (6) months of work experience in a library setting 60 semester units of credit from an accredited college or university, or an associate's degree or certificate in library technology or higher and at least two (2) years of supervisory experience in a customer service industry No related experience
02
In reference to question #1, please describe your professional work experience in a library setting and/or supervisory experience in a customer service industry.
Your response should include your employer, job title, level of responsibility and length of time in the position.
If no experience, please write, "N/A". 03
OC Public Libraries requires employees to work weekends, evenings and rotate to various locations. Schedules will be changed on a case-by-case basis. Please confirm your understanding of these work schedule expectations by selecting "Yes" below.
Yes
04
This question will be utilized to selectively refer candidates by location of employment assignments after the eligible list has been established.
Of the area(s) listed below, please indicate your preferred work location(s).
Aliso Viejo Brea Costa Mesa Donald Dugan Costa Mesa Mesa Verde Cypress Dana Point El Toro Foothill Ranch Fountain Valley Garden Grove Chapman Garden Grove Main Garden Grove Tibor Rubin La Habra La Palma Ladera Ranch Laguna Beach Laguna Niguel Laguna Woods Library of the Canyons Los Alamitos/Rossmoor Outreach Services/Santa Ana Rancho Santa Margarita San Clemente San Juan Capistrano Library Headquarters/Santa Ana Seal Beach Stanton Tustin Villa Park Westminster Laguna Hills All of the above
Required Question