Top 71 Assistant librarian Jobs in California

Research & Public Services Assistant (6759C) Library, #87420
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $30.55 - $31.97 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
Library Technician
Contra Costa Community College District —Martinez, CA
- $51,120 - $62,268 a year
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- English
2d
LIBRARY AST 3
The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus —Los Angeles, CA
- $27.60 - $39.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
8d
Temporary Research & Instruction Assistant Librarian 2026-27
San Diego State University —San Diego, CA
- $6,288 - $7,658 a month
- Temporary
- Background check
- Management
- Mid-level
4d
YRL Evening and Weekend Assistant (YEWA)
UCLA —Los Angeles, CA
- $27.60 - $39.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
8d
Processing Archivist
UCLA —Los Angeles, CA
- $74,752 - $105,696 a year
- Online Application
- Research
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Relocation assistance
- Dental insurance
Library Assistant III
South Orange County Community College District —Irvine, CA
- $5,202 - $7,362 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
Archivist - The Bancroft Library
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $80,349 - $107,708 a year
- Online Application
- Research
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Student Success Librarian
Santa Clara University —Santa Clara, CA
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- Master's degree
Library Department - Assistant Librarian (Pool Position)
California State University —California
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- Office
Assistant Library Administrator
Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources —Los Angeles County, CA
- $106,260.96 - $165,257.52 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
Ethnic Studies Librarian
California State University —Fullerton, CA
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Lecturer AY - Library
Cal Poly Pomona —Pomona, CA
- $6,288 - $7,658 a month
- Temporary
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Databases
Library, Information Technology - Federal Work Study Student Assistant
California State University —San Bernardino, CA
- Part-time
- Background check
- English
- Windows
PTS Library Aide I/II
City of Santa Clarita —Santa Clarita, CA
- $18.78 - $21.42 an hour
- Temporary
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
8d
Head of Research Services
The Claremont Colleges Services —Claremont, CA
- $7,125 - $7,600 a month
- Full-time
- Office
- University
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Paging Assistant
Hoover Institution, Stanford University —Stanford, CA
- $23.59 an hour
- Temporary
- Customer service
- Databases
- University
Quick Apply
11d
LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (SAFETY)
Correctional Training Facility —Monterey County, CA
- $3,989 - $4,992 a month
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
- Fingerprint clearance
Temporary Library Teacher Resource Center Specialist
California State University —Fresno, CA
- Part-time
- Background check
- Management
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Temporary Research & Instruction Assistant Librarian 2026-27
California State University —San Diego, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Management
- Mid-level
4d

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Research & Public Services Assistant (6759C) Library, #87420

University of California Berkeley -
Berkeley, CA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$30.55 - $31.97 an hour

Qualifications

Writing skills
Database searching for reference services
Productivity software

Full Job Description

Research & Public Services Assistant (6759C) Library, #87420 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley , we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff, who are among the most talented and accomplished anywhere, including Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and MacArthur Fellows. Since our founding in 1868, we have been an engine for innovation - driving intellectual, economic, and social progress that benefits California, the U.S., and beyond. Together, we change the world.

At Berkeley, the best careers are built on a foundation of continuous learning and growth . We actively support professional development by providing all full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours of paid time per year and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups.

We invite applicants who are inspired by our Principles of Community and who are eager to be part of our exciting Strategic Plan , which charts Berkeley's next era of excellence.

Learn more about some of our accomplishments at Points of Pride .

Departmental Overview

The Social Sciences Division (SSD) includes the Business, Environmental Design, and Social Research Libraries, as well as extensive collections in Doe. The SSD supports research and teaching in all social sciences at Berkeley, and includes collections and research support for Latin America, Africa, and the countries of the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.

Position Summary

The Research & Public Services Assistant provides in-person and virtual public service support within the library, including reference and research assistance through multiple service channels such as LibAnswers. This position contributes to the development of research guides and web resources that support student and faculty research needs. The Research & Public Services Assistant supports students, faculty, staff, and independent scholars by assisting with the development of research strategies and navigation of a wide range of research databases to meet diverse research needs. Additionally, this position collaborates with library colleagues to ensure effective public service operations and provides instructional support for student library employees at circulation and public service desks.

Responsibilities

Circulation - 45%

Monitors Circulation functions and supports student library employees as Social Sciences Library Service desks; conducts complex circulation functions and assists patrons with directional questions. Works with Student Supervisors to ensure student staff follow best practices and proper procedures for opening and fulfillinf circulation duties Assists patrons with informational questions, check outs, paging library materials, returns, and other circulation functions. Maintains in-person support for opening procedures at Social Science Division Libraries (Business, Environmental Design, and Social Research), rotating as needed to support varied staffing levels. Follows Library protocol for reporting and appropriately escalating safety and security issues in Social Science Libraries, under the direction of the Chief Operations Manager.

Reference - 45%

Provides advanced research support to patrons using the library's databases and resources in a variety of formats and Social Science disciplines. Provides online research guidance to UC Berkeley and public patrons via the LibAnswers chat and email platform. Triages social science research questions to connect patrons with subject experts. Under the direction of librarians, creates and maintains web-based resources to support research and instruction, and handles specialized reference queries.

SLF-N processing and support - 5%

Assists in pulling, processing and packing materials in the Social Sciences Division for storage.

Assists with the training and assessment of student employees - 5%

Under the direction of the Chief Operations Manager, this position will work with Student Supervisors to ensure student staff follow best practices and proper procedures for opening and closing procedures at the Business Library, and provide continuity of service at Business when students are not present.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated experience with academic library catalogs, databases, and research resources.
Experience with standard office software.
Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) and work in a team.
Ability to complete detailed work accurately.
Experience working in a library.
Advanced problem solving and decision-making ability.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience providing customer service.

Education / Training

Bachelors degree in a related subject and/or equivalent experience/training

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $30.55 9step 1.0) - $31.97 (step 3.0).

This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position.
This is an 10-month, part-time (20 hours/week), Limited [temporary] position that is eligible for UC benefits.

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