Job Details
LIBRARY ASSISTANT
2026-02-17 City of Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach,CA
Description:
Career Path:
This is the entry-to-journey level class in the para-professional library series. The series includes Librarian I, Librarian II, Librarian III, Library Services Manager, and Library Services Director.
Schedule:This position works a flexible schedule of up to 40 hours per week and will include days, nights and weekends based on the needs of the library.
Essential Duties
Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of the essential duties.
Qualifications
Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of the qualifications.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: No experience is required. Library experience preferred.
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties, which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record may be required.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
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I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.
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Are you a current City of Newport Beach employee?
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Please indicate your level of professional library experience:
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Please describe your professional library experience ( if no experience, type N/A).
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Please select any area you may have professional library experience supporting:
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Please select the highest level of education you have:
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This position requires that you work a varied schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends. Are you able to meet this requirement?
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Are you now, or have you in the past, been employed by any of the following agencies (check all that apply):
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From the list below, please select any items that you can currently assist the public to use correctly:
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Please provide the name, relationship, and contact number of three (3) professional references.
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Salary: $5,116.05 - $7,555.55 Monthly
Location : Newport Beach, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25/26-00159
Department: Library Services
Opening Date: 02/05/2026
Bargaining Unit: 10-CEA
Definition
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The City of Newport Beach is seeking a highly motivated and detail orientated individual to join the team as a Library Assistant in the Library Services Department. Currently, there is one full-time vacancy in the Mariners Library Branch. This position will provide assistance to the public in the location and selection of library materials and services. The individual will perform routine library work; participate in activities of a specialized library function such as reference, cultural arts, programming and/or literacy services.
Selection Components:
- Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of Thursday, February 19, 2026 or at 150 applications - whichever comes first
- Online Exam: The most qualified applicants will be invited to take an online exam. This is tentatively scheduled for the week of February 23 ,2026. Top scoring applicants will be invited to a virtual interview.
- Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of March 2, 2026. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur in the Central Library, Corona del Mar and Mariners branches.
Career Path:
This is the entry-to-journey level class in the para-professional library series. The series includes Librarian I, Librarian II, Librarian III, Library Services Manager, and Library Services Director.
Schedule:This position works a flexible schedule of up to 40 hours per week and will include days, nights and weekends based on the needs of the library.
Essential Duties
Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of the essential duties.
Qualifications
Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of the qualifications.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: No experience is required. Library experience preferred.
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties, which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record may be required.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
- Yes, I acknowledge
- No, I do not acknowledge
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I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.
- Yes
- No
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Are you a current City of Newport Beach employee?
- Yes
- No
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Please indicate your level of professional library experience:
- Two or more years.
- One to two years.
- Less than one year.
- I have no professional library experience.
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Please describe your professional library experience ( if no experience, type N/A).
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Please select any area you may have professional library experience supporting:
- Reference
- Children's
- Literacy
- Cultural Arts
- Programming
- None of the above.
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Please select the highest level of education you have:
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college or certificate(s)
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Advance degree
- None of the above
08
This position requires that you work a varied schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
09
Are you now, or have you in the past, been employed by any of the following agencies (check all that apply):
- Municipality (City)
- County
- School District
- Other Public Agency
- I have not been employed by any of the above agencies.
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From the list below, please select any items that you can currently assist the public to use correctly:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Copier
- Scanner
- Fax machine
- Printer
- Microfilm
- None of the above.
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Please provide the name, relationship, and contact number of three (3) professional references.
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