City of Redlands, CA
Salary: $18.15 Hourly
Location : Redlands, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 02019
Department: Library
Opening Date: 08/13/2025
Closing Date: 9/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 150
Description
$18.15 Hourly
Up to 1000 Hours Per Fiscal Year
Maximum Number of Applicants : 150
Under supervision, performs a variety of customer service and clerical tasks; performs tasks in connection with checking out or checking in library materials, issuing library cards, shelving books and filing of library materials. Exercises no supervision.
Examples of Duties
Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Knowledge of:
Experience:
Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
Supplemental Information
MPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.
The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate "See Resume".
Proof of education, such as but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees, must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.
Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.
Please note, the City of Redlands' preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify, and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Sophia Diaz at or Julie Maher at
Benefits are not included with this position.
01
Do you have experience working in a library setting?
02
How many years of clerical experience do you have working in a library setting?
03
Do you have experience working with computers?
04
Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?
Required Question
Location : Redlands, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 02019
Department: Library
Opening Date: 08/13/2025
Closing Date: 9/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 150
Description
$18.15 Hourly
Up to 1000 Hours Per Fiscal Year
Maximum Number of Applicants : 150
Under supervision, performs a variety of customer service and clerical tasks; performs tasks in connection with checking out or checking in library materials, issuing library cards, shelving books and filing of library materials. Exercises no supervision.
Examples of Duties
Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Serves at circulation desk checking books in and out of library;
- Prepares notices for overdue books;
- Receives and accounts for fines paid on Dynix automated system;
- Registers new patrons on Dynix automated system;
- Issues library cards;
- Assists patrons in the use of library facilities and resources;
- Resolves conflicts regarding overdue materials;
- Shares information about library's circulation policies with the public;
- Shelves and straightens books;
- Assists in maintaining an orderly and attractive atmosphere;
- Assists patrons in use of copy machine; maintains public copier paper supply, toner and handles copier
coin machine and paper jams; - Places books, supplies, and other materials in appropriate locations;
- Performs routine clerical assignments;
- Maintains records and prepares reports;
- Transfers information from handwritten records to be typed on index cards;
- Maintains files;
- Answers questions and telephone inquiries from patrons regarding books and other library materials and library services;
- Assists patrons on how to use library facilities and services;
- Picks-up and delivers materials;
- Identify books in need of mending and repair; assist with minor mending and taping of minimally torn pages;
- Performs opening and closing procedures;
- Brings computers up and running;
- Prepares holds;
- Ensures security of building;
- Works with library pages and volunteers on routine tasks and reviews their work; and
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment; and
- English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment; and
- Type at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
- Learn to perform a variety of library clerical duties;
- Learn, interpret, and apply library rules and regulations;
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
- Ability to become familiar with technical library services and learn online bibliographic systems quickly;
- Perform a variety of clerical duties with speed and accuracy and attention to detail; and
- Be flexible in terms of job priorities.
Experience:
- One year of clerical experience in a library;
- Experience working with computers.
- Equivalent to a high school diploma.
Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
- Ability to work in a standard library environment;
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 20 lbs.
Supplemental Information
MPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.
The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate "See Resume".
Proof of education, such as but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees, must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.
Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.
Please note, the City of Redlands' preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify, and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Sophia Diaz at or Julie Maher at
Benefits are not included with this position.
01
Do you have experience working in a library setting?
- Yes
- No
02
How many years of clerical experience do you have working in a library setting?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 5 years or more
03
Do you have experience working with computers?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
Required Question