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Library Assistant I (19 hours/week, 11 months/year)
Kern Community College District —Bakersfield, CA
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- Part-time
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- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Health insurance
SENIOR LIBRARIAN (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)
California Correctional Institution —Kern County, CA
- $442,250 a month
- Full-time
- Fingerprint clearance
- In-person
- Senior level
- Food provided
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Library Assistant I (19 hours/week, 11 months/year)

Kern Community College District -
Bakersfield, CA

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Job Details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
$15,861.72 - $22,060.80 a year

Benefits

Health insurance

Qualifications

Clerical experience

Full Job Description

Salary

$15,861.72 - $22,060.80 Annually

Location

Bakersfield College - Panorama Campus, CA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

FY25-2600320

College

Bakersfield College

Department

Library

Opening Date

04/10/2026

Salary Range/Class

33.0

Hours Per Week

Months Per Year

Assured Consideration Date

04/24/2026

Internal Posting Information

None

Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform general clerical work in support of the various sections of the library; check materials in and out of the library; provide general and technical assistance to library patrons.

Representative Duties

Perform general clerical work such as typing, duplicating, entering information into computer, processing incoming mail and maintaining various files and records; answer telephones and direct callers to appropriate personnel; take and relay messages as appropriate; record and maintain various statistics on library usage.

Check out books and other library materials; receive and process returned materials; inspect condition of materials returned; sort incoming books and prepare book carts; renew materials by phone.

Assist in the processing of library materials; evaluate and maintain orderliness of shelved materials; pull and route materials in need of mending, binding, repairing or discarding; clean and repair materials as directed; glue, re-label or tape books as needed.

Issue library use cards; explain the policy for the library card; contact patrons with overdue library materials; receive and receipt overdue fines; count and record cash received.

Provide general and technical assistance to library patrons; instruct and aid patrons in the use of various library equipment; assist patrons in the use of computer indexes; answer reference and directional questions.

Maintain records of periodical subscriptions; check in new periodicals and prepare for display or introduction to the library collection; route specific periodicals to designated personnel and departments.

Operate a variety of equipment including a copier, microfilm reader, intercom system, television and library security system.

Train and provide work direction to student assistants; assist other library personnel as directed. Assist with inventory of library book collection and supplies as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of general clerical experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF
Telephone techniques and etiquette.
Operation of standard office equipment including a computer and data entry techniques.
Basic record-keeping techniques. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Basic math.

ABILITY TO
Perform a variety of routine clerical duties.
Answer phones and greet the public courteously.
Make routine math calculations.
Operate a computer terminal and enter data.
Maintain routine records.
Complete work with many interruptions.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Learn basic library methods, procedures and terminology.
Learn to operate a variety of equipment including a intercom system, library security system and a microfilm reader.
Learn library classification system.
Learn the location of materials in the library.
Work cooperatively with others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Important Instructions & Additional Information

Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.

Completed applications must include the following.

Completed online application for employment
Current resume
Letter of interest (cover letter)
List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position)

It is your responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading, including Social Security numbers, date of birth, photos, etc.

Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information.

International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.

The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.

See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information.

Work Authorization

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

E-Verify

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.

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Benefits

Faculty Minimum Qualifications/Equivalency Process

Full-time permanent employees (20+ hours per month) are eligible for health benefits:

Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability

In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection:

Flex 125
Additional products and services through American Fidelity
Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
Tax Shelter Annuities

The District participates in CalPERS Retirement System and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.

The District participates in the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.

All coverages begin on the first of the following month after the hire date.

The following classifications are eligible for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health benefits at the employee expense offered through SISC:

Permanent Employees (19 hours or less)
Adjuncts
Temporary Hourly
Professional Experts

For additional information, please visit our Kern Community College District Benefits webpage.

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