The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept applications from the first one hundred (100) applicants that meet this position’s minimum qualifications.
Are you interested in making a positive impact on your community by assisting the Ontario Library to create and support lifelong reading, learning, and enjoyment? The Ontario Library is seeking motivated, team-oriented individuals interested in gaining valuable experience working in a municipal library. The Library Assistant is responsible for assisting in reference and programming services in a section of the library such as adult, children’s, and audiovisual. This position will provide direct service to library users accessing the book, magazine, and audiovisual collections of the library. The ideal candidate will possess a professional demeanor, work ethic, excellent customer service skills and will be willing to work a flexible schedule to accomplish the department’s goals and objectives.
The Library Assistant is a part-time/temporary position, scheduled to work no more than 20 hours per week, and is not eligible to participate in the City’s health insurance or retirement plans.
The Ontario City Library
The Ontario City Library has been serving the public as a City department since 1895. The Library is currently staffed by 32 full-time and 42 part-time employees. The Ovitt Family Community Library and the Colony High School Branch Library contain over 184,000 books, 450 magazine subscriptions, 25 newspaper subscriptions, 16,500 audio / visual materials, and reference collections. Computerized catalog, checkout systems, and personal computers provide access to the Library’s many resources. The Robert E. Ellingwood Model Colony History Room, on the lower level of the Ovitt Family Community Library, contains resources covering the history of Ontario and the western region of San Bernardino County.
The City of Ontario
The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario enjoys the reputation of being a progressive City which provides solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including; Police, Fire, Administrative Services, Community Services, Development, Economic Development, Housing, and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City’s team is staffed with approximately 1,000 full-time and 100 part-time diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.
To see our City in action please view this brief video regarding our Focus on Service . W e also invite you to learn more about the City of Ontario by reviewing the City’s website. A few useful links are also listed below:
Approach to Public Service (General guidelines for City of Ontario employees)
OntarioCityEmployees.org (Information about City of Ontario benefit plans)
The Ontario Plan (The City’s Comprehensive Business Plan)
Examples of Essential Functions:
The essential functions typically performed by the part-time Library Assistant include the following:
- Conducts and participates in a variety of library programs such as tours, visiting classes, and library educational programs.
- Performs reference work in various sections of the library such as adult, children’s, and audio visual sections.
- Assists in planning and conducting programs.
- Maintains statistical and budget records.
- Prepares reports, records, and other materials as necessary.
- May oversee the work of subordinate employees.
- Formulates copy/text for promotional materials for the Library.
- Recommends library materials for purchase.
- Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualification Guidelines:
Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received to determine if the applicant possesses any combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. A typical combination includes:
Education
Associate’s degree or equivalent education in a related field.
Experience
One year of library experience. Possession of a Masters of Library and Information Science and six months of relevant customer service experience may substitute for required library experience.
Desirable
Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Knowledge of literature, programming, and library research.
Special Requirements
Valid California Class ‘C’ driver’s license and an acceptable driving record at time of hire and throughout employment. Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Supplemental Information:
How to Apply
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your user name and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:
- List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
- List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
- Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.
A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.
Supplemental Questions
To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.
Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.
Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write “no experience” for the appropriate question.
Email Notices
Email is the primary way that the Human Resources or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the city of Ontario will come from “@ci.ontario.ca.us” or “governmentjobs.com.” If you change your email address after submitting your application please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.
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