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LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Assistant Library Administrator
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A Library Assistant or Technician assists librarians with organizing materials and helping patrons. Works in a public library, school library, or specialized medical, business or law library. May assist with technology resources in the library.
$47,741 / year median in California
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Job Description Position/Program Information Exam Number Q8341N Type of Recruitment We welcome applications from anyone. Application Filing Period The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 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 MakMo's (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 highly professional and experienced individual with strong leadership skills to help manage staff, coordinate purchasing activities, and ensure the efficient and effective delivery of library services. Benefit Information For details regarding benefits offered by County of Los Angeles, please click here: Benefits Essential Job Functions In the role of Assistant Library Administrator, you will: Facilitate communication between libraries and regional or unit administrators, Public Services Administration, and other Library divisions or units to support effective administration, operational oversight, and coordination of services within a region or department. Collaborate with regional or unit administration and other library divisions or units to manage operational and personnel needs for various projects, including renovations, special initiatives, temporary library services, and the opening or closing of library facilities. Collaborate with regional or unit administration on all aspects of personnel management, including setting performance expectations, providing coaching, managing leaves and benefits, coordinating training, and addressing other related matters. Assist with the selection, training, and supervision of professional, paraprofessional and clerical personnel to support effective staffing and service delivery. Ensure staff understanding and compliance with departmental policies and procedures by conducting regular library site visits and maintaining ongoing communication to support consistent library service delivery. Engage with local officials, community organizations, and school administrators to promote library services, build strategic partnerships, and foster community support and involvement in library programs and initiatives. Direct the acquisition of new, additional and replacement copies of books and periodicals for library-wide use. Direct the preparation of selected materials, including bibliographic data and vendor sources; ensures the accuracy of received materials, invoices, and billing statements; and directs staff in tracing missing orders, following up on materials, and coordinating returns for replacement or credit. Prepare, recommend and monitor budgets for the sections, and conducts special studies. Direct the classification and cataloging of library materials for use throughout the library. Develop and recommend policies and procedures for library operations and services, including safety and security, personnel management, and the classification, cataloging, processing, and acquisition of library materials. Serve as a liaison to vendors and regional partnerships. Coordinate updates to the library's online catalog and web pages, including additions, deletions, and modifications, to ensure accurate and current information is maintained. Plan, develop, and coordinate youth services programs and activities, including a system-wide service plan, as well as a variety of activities and programs aligned with seasonal and heritage celebrations, educational initiatives, and special events. Plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate comprehensive library programs for adults and targeted groups. Plan and conduct training sessions and workshops and provides consultative support to regional library personnel on general and specialized library operations and services, including personnel management, safety and security, customer service, and adult programming related to special events and themed speakers. Collaborate with the Library Administrator to plan, develop, and coordinate the department's entire materials collection and to initiate, implement, and maintain collection policies and procedures. Direct the analysis of publishing trends, evaluate library materials, and recommend selections that align with service needs and user demands. Plan and conduct training workshops on materials collection and monitors and evaluate reports related to materials collection. Analyze, recommend, and prepare reports regarding library services, materials collections, personnel, and facilities within a specific geographic area or service program. Participate in and lead committees and special projects, as assigned. May serve as acting representative for the Assistant Library Administrator in their absence to ensure continuity of services, and adherence to departmental procedures. Requirements There are three (3) options to qualify:
Option I :
One year of experience at the level of- County of Los Angeles Libarian V classification
- managing a Group I Level
- Public Library
Option I I :
Two years of experience at the level of- County of Los Angeles Librarian IV classification
- managing a Group II Level
- public library
Option III:
Two years of experience at the level of- County of Los Angeles Librarian IV classification
- coordinating specialized library programs within a region
Special Requirement Information:
Required experience and 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.- At the level of: You may still qualify even if your job title isn't exactly the same as the ones listed.
- For a full description of County of Los Angeles Librarian V classification, refer to class specification 8339 .
- A Group I Public Library is a high-volume, large-scale public library facility staffed with an average of 21 positions, inclusive of professional librarian and support staff classifications. Library group assignments may vary based on operational needs and are subject to change in accordance with departmental evaluation.
- A public library is a publicly funded and officially recognized institution, established by a government entity or accredited educational institution that provides free and equitable access to informational, educational, cultural, and recreational resources and services for all members of the public within a designated geographical area.
- For a full description of County of Los Angeles Librarian IV classification, refer to class specification 8337 .
- A Group II Public Library is a moderately large public library facility staffed with an average of 20 positions, inclusive of professional librarian and support staff classifications. Library group assignments may vary based on operational needs and are subject to change in accordance with departmental evaluation.
- A region is an administrative grouping of multiple public libraries within a defined geographic area.