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Chapman University

Student Library Assistant

Orange, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

Greet every person who enters the Law Library * Assist all individuals who come up to the Circulation Desk * Enforce library policies and procedures * Check-in all materials being returned to the ...

Chapman University

Student Library Assistant

Orange, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

Greet every person who enters the Law Library * Assist all individuals who come up to the Circulation Desk * Enforce library policies and procedures * Check-in all materials being returned to the ...

Chapman University

Student Library Assistant

Orange, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

Student Title Classification Information Quick Link Job Number SE197824 Position Information Department or Unit Name Law Library Position Headcount 2 Position Title Student Library Assistant Academic ...

City of Downey

Library Assistant (Part-Time)

Downey, CA · On-site

ABOUT THE POSITION Library Assistants are utilized in all units of the library and are assigned to a single unit at the time of hire. We are currently seeking three (3) part-time Library Assistants ...

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How much do library assitant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for library assitant in California is $18.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.95 and $20.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Library Assistant vs Library Technician?

AspectLibrary AssistantLibrary Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalentAssociate degree in library technology or related field
Work EnvironmentPublic, school, or academic librariesLibraries, archives, or information centers
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting patrons, shelving, clerical tasksCataloging, managing collections, technical support
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in public and school librariesUsed in academic and special libraries

While both roles support library operations, Library Assistants focus on patron service and clerical tasks, whereas Library Technicians handle technical cataloging and collection management. The choice depends on your education level and desired responsibilities within the library setting.

What cities in California are hiring for Library Assitant jobs?

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Infographic showing various Library Assitant job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,350 per year, or $18.4 per hour.

Library Assistant II

Palo Alto, CA • On-site

Palo Alto Unified School District
Education • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Posted 18 days ago

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Library Assistant

Qualifications: Education/Experience •Associate's degree or equivalent required; •Three years of experience in performing subprofessional duties in a library preferred; •Coursework in library technical courses or related fields desirable; •Successful experience demonstrating tact, courtesy, positive attitude, and maintaining cooperative relationships with those contacted during work.

Overview: Under direct supervision of the school Librarian, perform varied subprofessional duties in a library; related work as required.

Responsibilities: Assist students in making effective use of library resources including books, media materials, automated catalogs, reference databases, and internet sources; Maintain order among the groups of students in the library; Perform full authorized functionality of library automated system; Assist librarian in preparing bibliographies and in solving circulation, catalog, and reference problems; Maintain payment records on overdue, lost, or damaged materials; Prepare bibliographies, reports, and correspondence; Give information over the telephone to parents and district staff; Ascertain current pricing and prepare purchase orders for books, media materials, supplies, and equipment; Maintain budget and purchasing records; reconcile purchase orders with invoices; Supervise and train library students and volunteers; Supervise the library in the absence of the Librarian; Assist Librarian in identifying curriculum-related websites and resources for collection purchase and/or subscription; Please see more in the job description attached below.

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