- Salary
- $37+/hr
- Location
- CA 91007, CA, CA
- Type
- Part-time
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
ABOUT ARCADIA
Arcadia is a charming, family-oriented community with a population of just over 57,000. Located 13 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, regional transportation networks like the Metro A Line connect Arcadia as a premier residential, shopping, and entertainment destination in the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is known for its top-rated schools, iconic landmarks, and serene neighborhoods. Arcadia is an award-winning community having been twice named as the best City in California in which to raise kids and has been recognized as a premiere business friendly City in Los Angeles County.
DESIRED QUALITIES
RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND IMPORTANT DATES
Application Submission Deadline:
Application filing period will close at 11:59 PM on Monday, November 30th, 2026
Qualifications Appraisal Interviews (100%):
Tuesday, December 15, 2026 (Tentative)
The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment will be used for substitute/on-call assignments. Candidates hired as substitutes are considered part-time/non-permanent and are paid at a fixed hourly rate at the first step of the salary range. Assignments are on an as-needed basis based on the needs of the City and the department.
DEFINITION
Application:
A fully completed online application is required to be submitted. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required online employment application. All certificates, resumes, cover letters, and other documents requested by the City for the position advertised, must be uploaded with your online application.
The Selection Process:
All applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%. The City reserves the right to limit the number of interviews conducted. Candidates will be notified via e-mail or telephone if they qualify to move to the next step in the selection process. The interview score will determine ranking on the eligibility list and will remain in effect for one year. Pre-employment background and medical examinations are additional requirements for hire. Failure on any part of the selection process will result in removal from the recruitment process. Please Note: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in the selection process, please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application.
Please Note: If you have a health or medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief that may require that the City provide you with an accommodation in either the selection process or the performance of your duties, please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application.
Arcadia is a charming, family-oriented community with a population of just over 57,000. Located 13 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, regional transportation networks like the Metro A Line connect Arcadia as a premier residential, shopping, and entertainment destination in the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is known for its top-rated schools, iconic landmarks, and serene neighborhoods. Arcadia is an award-winning community having been twice named as the best City in California in which to raise kids and has been recognized as a premiere business friendly City in Los Angeles County.
ABOUT US
At the Arcadia Library and Museum Services Department, we have a passion for service to our community and a belief that our residents and customers are a priority. We believe that our value lies in what we give and our employees are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to excellent, proactive customer service, connecting with our community, finding creative solutions, and innovative thinking.
At the Arcadia Library and Museum Services Department, we have a passion for service to our community and a belief that our residents and customers are a priority. We believe that our value lies in what we give and our employees are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to excellent, proactive customer service, connecting with our community, finding creative solutions, and innovative thinking.
We are looking for highly competent Librarian I's to join our team on a part-time, as needed basis. The ideal candidate will possess characteristics that are conducive to success in this role.
DESIRED QUALITIES
- Attention to detail and well-organized
- Customer Service Oriented
- A team player and a self-starter
- Experience and/or basic understanding of cataloging and acquisition
RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND IMPORTANT DATES
Application Submission Deadline:
Application filing period will close at 11:59 PM on Monday, November 30th, 2026
Qualifications Appraisal Interviews (100%):
Tuesday, December 15, 2026 (Tentative)
The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment will be used for substitute/on-call assignments. Candidates hired as substitutes are considered part-time/non-permanent and are paid at a fixed hourly rate at the first step of the salary range. Assignments are on an as-needed basis based on the needs of the City and the department.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision to develop and provide a full range of technical and professional library services to patrons and visitors; and to perform extensive customer service duties.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level position in the Librarian class series. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Librarian II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level. Incumbents are expected to progressively exercise more independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. General supervision is provided as necessary while work is in progress. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained as they arise. Since this class is used as an entry-level class, employees will have the professional education but may have only limited or no directly related work experience.
Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Librarian II level are normally filled by advancement from the Librarian I level with three years of increasingly responsible library experience and responsibility for a major library collection or activity, functional cross training in other library service areas, and successful performance reviews. When filled from the outside, the employee is required to have prior relevant experience, which allows the employee to meet the qualification standards set forth for the Librarian II level.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May exercise supervision over technical, clerical, and volunteer staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provide timely, courteous, and high-level customer service functions to patrons, visitors, and members of the public; handle sensitive matters and complex customer service interactions with tact and diplomacy utilizing de-escalation techniques whenever necessary.
- Assist patrons with a wide range of inquiries and needs, including general and specialized reference services, reader’s and media advisory; locate appropriate information sources, perform bibliographic research, and create source lists; provide assistance and support with emerging technologies and related inquiries and problems.
- Conduct reference interviews and assessments to identify and recommend and/or purchase materials based on patron and community interests, needs, and language preferences.
- Remain abreast of current literature and professional trends in delivering library services; plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate library programs, activities, and services to fulfill the diverse educational, recreational, and various demographic needs of the community.
- Participate in collection development activities for assigned areas including conducting gap assessments, selection of traditional and digital materials; periodic and ongoing evaluation of existing and donated materials to ensure conformity with collection development policy.
- Manage the inflow and outflow of materials to ensure appropriate recording of items in designated record-keeping logs and catalogues in a timely manner.
- Participate in library publicity and public relations activities; prepare displays and exhibits, flyers, posters, brochures, and social media posts; plan book displays for assigned areas; engage in coordination and outreach efforts to promote library services, programs, and community events; travel to off-site events and community organizations, schools, and festivals to promote the library and facilitate material circulation and programs.
- Collect, analyze, and prepare data, reports, and participation statistics to comply with California State Library Statistics and/or other applicable mandates and requirements; keep financial and/or statistical records as needed.
- Participate in supervision of assigned staff and volunteers; maintain effective communication and provide training as necessary.
- Initiate, develop, and maintain positive and effective relationships with local schools, educational institutions, community organizations, and non-profit groups to collaborate and build strategic partnerships, arrange site visits, and coordinate presentations.
OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of supervision.
- Principles, practices, procedures, techniques and materials of professional library work, including library reference, collection development, and other professional library services.
- Principles, techniques, and procedures in bibliographic research, cataloging, indexing, classifying, organizing library materials, reference interview methods, and research.
- Technological, professional, and societal developments, trends, literature, and sources of information related to areas of assignment.
- Techniques for de-escalation and providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and staff.
- Trends in assigned age-level literature, educational, and development needs, and services.
- Modern equipment and communication tools, including utilization of social media platforms, used for operations, programs, projects, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to the work performed.
- Principles and practices of MARC format for cataloging.
Skill to:
- Use of automated library services, personal computers, and tablet devices, as well as associated software and applications.
- Operate a variety of audio-visual and specialty equipment including projection system, poster printer, die-cut machine, label-maker, laminator, and specialty cutters.
Ability to:
- Perform professional library work involving the use of independent sound judgment and personal initiative.
- Respond tactfully and diplomatically during interactions with staff, the public, and community groups, while appropriately adhering to and enforcing library policies, procedures, and practices.
- Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
- Prepare clear and concise reports based on gathered information and research.
- Effective use of computer systems, software applications, relevant to work performed, and modern equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Utilize traditional and non-traditional mediums of promotions to publicize various library services and programs.
- Plan and conduct the activities, programs, projects, and operations of specialized library functions.
- Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing using appropriate English grammar and syntax, including delivering effective presentations before patrons, community groups, and others.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience:
One year of paraprofessional library experience in a public library setting is desirable.
Education and Training:
Equivalent to a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university.
Equivalent to a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university.
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and lift, carry, push, and pull 20-30 lbs.
Application:
A fully completed online application is required to be submitted. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required online employment application. All certificates, resumes, cover letters, and other documents requested by the City for the position advertised, must be uploaded with your online application.
The Selection Process:
All applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%. The City reserves the right to limit the number of interviews conducted. Candidates will be notified via e-mail or telephone if they qualify to move to the next step in the selection process. The interview score will determine ranking on the eligibility list and will remain in effect for one year. Pre-employment background and medical examinations are additional requirements for hire. Failure on any part of the selection process will result in removal from the recruitment process. Please Note: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in the selection process, please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application.
Please Note: If you have a health or medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief that may require that the City provide you with an accommodation in either the selection process or the performance of your duties, please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application.
Skills
Customer Service