Library Assistant III

JOB INFORMATION See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S):

• Library Assistant I
• Library Assistant II

Library Assistant III positions perform a variety of paraprofessional library and clerical work in a branch library or a section of the Central Library; assist and instruct patrons in using library resources and facilities; explain library policies and rules; locate materials; research and answer the more routine reference questions; provide children's services and conduct patron training classes; assist in the management of branch or section operations; maintain collections such as pamphlets, pictures, government documents, and map files; register patrons using the integrated library system; collect money; perform data entry and computer searches; lead the work of Library Assistant I/Library Assistant II positions and volunteers; assist with public programs and promotions; and perform other duties as assigned.

Notes:

• Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:

• 3.5% effective 7/1/27

• 2% effective 7/1/28

• 2% effective 1/1/29

• Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

• The list established for these positions may be used to fill full-time and half-time vacancies.

• Work schedules may include evenings and weekends.

• Some Library Assistant III employees may be assigned to one or more branches within the Library Department.

• Library Assistant III employees may be required to grasp, carry, and lift books or book totes weighing up to 50 pounds; bend; reach overhead to heights of 80 inches with the assistance of a step stool; and stand for long periods of time.

**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:

• Successful completion of a Community College Certificate in Library Technology.
• Associate degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed units = 60 semester/90 quarter units).
• Two years of full-time paraprofessional library experience, which MUST include assisting patrons in locating information, books, and articles by using reference materials, indexes, and electronic resources; and answering questions regarding the use and services of the library.

Notes:

• Library Assistant I, Library Page, and Library volunteer experience is NOT qualifying unless you have performed the duties as specified above in option 3 (experience must be confirmed and documented).
• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.**