JOB Tentative examination dates for this recruitment: Week of 08/03/26 - TestGenius Written Exam Week of 08/17/26 - Oral interview Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates. Are you a people person, looking for part-time reference work? Do you enjoy working with kids and adults? Would you be comfortable covering some programs, possibly even story times? Do you value excellent customer service? Are you ready to work in a busy, growing library system? Are you comfortable with change? Why not try Burbank? We currently have an open, 20-hour Library Assistant position based in youth services, but serving all ages at various reference desks. This list will be good for a year with the potential for other openings to become available. Library Assistants usually work four five-hour shifts per week including about 16 hours of reference desk time, depending on whether or not there is a program that week. Under direction, to perform para-professional work in the Library Department; and perform related work as required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Assists in selecting print, audio-visual, digital, and other non-print materials for children and adults; assists in planning and presenting appropriate library programs for the public; assists Librarians with general reference service and reader's advisory to library users; interacts congenially with the public in person, online, and over the telephone; instructs public in use of online catalog and other library technology; performs electronic database and Internet searching; may train and supervise and volunteers; supervises library operations as required; conducts children's story times and classroom visits; maintains library statistics and other records; prepares presentations and materials for community outreach visits, participates in continuing education and technical training to enhance skills; operates audio-visual equipment, scanners, photocopy machines, and other equipment; locates and retrieves materials from shelves at various height levels; supervises, trains, and evaluates employees; drives on City business.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

None.