Librarian I

Librarian I

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

• Description
• Benefits
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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.

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 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 readers 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 supervisors 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 LibraryExams@library.lacounty.gov 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: PPG123.pdf(Download PDF reader).

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

The assessment 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 employers 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 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:

• libraryexams@library.lacounty.gov
• noreply@governmentjobs.com
• info@governmentjobs.com
• mandrade@library.lacounty.gov
• lcontreras@library.lacounty.gov
• cgarcia@library.lacounty.gov

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 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 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.

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

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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 information/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.

• I understand the above information and instructions.

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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:

• libraryexams@library.lacounty.gov
• mandrade@library.lacounty.gov
• lcontreras@library.lacounty.gov
• cgarcia@library.lacounty.gov
• noreply@governmentjobs.com
• info@governmentjobs.com
• I understand the above information and instructions.

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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.

• I understand the above information regarding Veterans Credit.

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Qualifying Requirement

Do you possess a Master of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree from an accredited institution?

• Yes
• No

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If you indicated possession of a Master of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree, you must include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter from an accredited institution. How will you submit verification of your education?

Important Information:

• Official verification must be received within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.
• Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted and may result in disqualification.
• As an attachment to my online application.
• By way of email to LibraryExams@library.lacounty.gov.
• Not applicable.

Required Question

Employer County of Los Angeles

Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website http://hr.lacounty.gov