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Library Monitor Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Library Aide

Fresno, CA · On-site

$18.42 - $21.02/hr

Monitors the STAR and Accelerated Reader (AR) Book library. * Reads business emails on a regular basis to keep informed of updates, issues, and new revised policies and procedures. * Other Duties as ...

Monitors assigned collections of materials. Evaluates materials for discard, replacement, or repair ... Conducts Library tours. Assists customers with online and application access and ensures their ...

Monitor the library space for safety. Qualifications * Previous customer service experience * Professional communication skills * Reading and higher order thinking skills * Previous library ...

Library Assistant - 32HR

Oceanside, CA · On-site

$23.27 - $31.09/hr

... Monitors assigned collection of materials Evaluates materials Recommends withdrawals and additions to an assigned collection and perform these tasks on approval by professional staff Conducts library ...

Library Project Specialist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$21 - $27.75/hr

Monitor library space and assist with layout and organization improvements for collections. Support library security, access control, and facility maintenance coordination. Assist with review and ...

Library Assistant I

Madera, CA · On-site

$36K - $45K/yr

Library Division: Library Administration Opening Date: 07/08/2026 Closing Date: 7/22/2026 11:59 PM ... Monitors and assesses the condition of books, audio/visual, and other materials; performs minor ...

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How much do library monitor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for library monitor 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 does a library monitor do?

A library monitor is responsible for overseeing the quiet and orderly environment of a library, assisting patrons, checking out books, and maintaining cleanliness. They often help enforce library rules and may perform tasks such as shelving books and providing information about resources. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are important for this role.

What are library monitors?

Library monitors are individuals, often students or volunteers, who assist in maintaining order and supporting daily operations within a library. Their primary responsibilities can include shelving books, helping patrons locate materials, ensuring a quiet environment, and assisting library staff with routine tasks. They play a key role in promoting a positive and productive atmosphere for all library users. Being a library monitor can also help individuals develop organizational skills and gain valuable work experience.

Can you get a job in a library without being a librarian?

Library monitors and other support staff roles in libraries typically do not require a librarian certification and often focus on tasks like supervising students, maintaining order, and assisting visitors. These positions usually require good communication skills and may involve training on library policies and tools, but do not require a professional librarian degree.

What is the highest paying library job?

The highest paying library job is typically a library director or chief librarian, who oversees library operations and staff. These roles often require advanced degrees, such as a master's in library science, and can offer salaries exceeding $70,000 annually depending on the institution and location.

What jobs make $3,000 a month without a degree?

For a Library Monitor or similar entry-level roles, earning $3,000 a month typically requires additional responsibilities or experience, as these positions often pay less. Jobs such as delivery drivers, sales associates, or administrative assistants can reach this income level with full-time hours and some experience, often without requiring a college degree. Skilled trades like plumbing or electrical work also offer higher earning potential without a degree, especially with certifications and experience.

What are the most common challenges faced by Library Monitors, and how can they effectively address them?

Library Monitors often encounter challenges such as maintaining a quiet and orderly environment, assisting patrons with finding resources, and handling minor conflicts or disruptions. To effectively address these issues, they rely on strong communication and interpersonal skills, clear enforcement of library policies, and a calm, approachable demeanor. Building positive relationships with both patrons and staff helps create a welcoming atmosphere, and collaborating with librarians ensures that any larger issues are promptly resolved. With experience, Library Monitors become adept at anticipating and diffusing potential problems before they escalate.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Library Monitor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Library Monitor, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of library systems, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with library catalog software and inventory management tools is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, reliability, and the ability to enforce rules diplomatically help you stand out in this position. These skills ensure a safe, orderly, and welcoming environment for library patrons and support the smooth operation of daily library activities.
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Infographic showing various Library Monitor job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 34% Full Time, 57% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $38,350 per year, or $18.4 per hour.
Library Media Assistant #5 Wilson School (3.5 hours)

Library Media Assistant #5 Wilson School (3.5 hours)

Stockton Unified School District

Stockton, CA • On-site

$19.26 - $23.41/hr

Part-time

PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Stockton Unified School District rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

306th of 573 rated elementary and secondary schools


Job description

About the Employer
Stockton Unified School District (SUSD) began providing services to students in 1852 and is located in the heart of California's Central Valley near the banks of the San Joaquin River. SUSD is the 17th largest school district in California, whereby 38,000 PK-12th grade students come to us to experience an academic journey that leads to high school graduation and success in college, careers, and as actively-engaged community members. The District also serves a number of adults through our Stockton School For Adults. SUSD is made up of thirty-seven Head Start classes, fifty-three state preschool classes, three First 5 preschool classes, forty-one K-8 schools, four comprehensive high schools, three small high schools, an alternative high school, a special education school, a school for adults, and five dependent charter schools. Our district mission is to graduate every single youth college, career, and community ready. Stockton Unified School District is dedicated to providing high-quality first instruction, rigorous curriculum, and supporting academic achievement and social-emotional development supported by Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). The District's work is guided by three focal goals:
• Every child by the end of third grade will read and comprehend at the proficient level.
• Every child will have access to high quality, rigorous first instruction.
• Every child, by the end of 12th grade, will graduate and be college, career, and community ready.
Job Summary
Work hours: TBD
-paid sick leave, vacation, and floating holiday
Job Description / Essential Elements:
LIBRARY MEDIA ASSISTANT
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned administrator, perform a variety of clerical library duties involved in the acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of library books and instructional materials at an assigned school site; assist students and teachers in the selection, location and use of library materials and equipment.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Assist students and teachers in the selection, location and use of library materials and equipment; respond to inquiries and provide information to students and teachers; assist students in researching instructional materials for classroom use.
Circulate library materials; check library materials in and out to students and staff using an assigned computerized system and bar codes; shelve returned books and materials; collect student late fees and prepare related correspondence.
Instruct students in proper methods of utilizing library and reference materials; assist students with utilizing computers for research projects; monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior in the library.
Monitor inventory levels of textbooks, instructional materials and other library supplies; assist in ordering materials and supplies as directed; maintain and perform minor repairs on books and equipment as needed.
Input, process and receive library material and textbook orders; prepare materials for introduction into the library materials collection; prepare labels; affix identification and bar-code labels to materials; input related information into assigned computer system.
Perform a variety of clerical library duties involved in the acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of library books and instructional materials at an assigned school site; process new books and instructional materials; oversee the cataloging of books and instructional materials.
Operate a variety of office and library equipment including a calculator, copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software.
Maintain a variety of records related to library books, instructional materials, student information, inventory, purchase orders and assigned activities; establish and maintain filing systems.
Communicate with District personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
Organize and prepare library displays, decorations and bulletin boards; maintain a clean and orderly library environment.
Maintain regular and prompt attendance in the work place.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
• Basic library methods, practices and terminology
• Basic reference and cataloging techniques
• Basic instructional methods and techniques
• Operation of a computer and assigned software
• Record keeping techniques
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Oral and written communication skills
• Basic research methods
ABILITY TO:
• Assist students and teachers in the selection, location and use of library materials and equipment
• Check books and materials in and out of the library
• Maintain library in a neat and orderly condition
• Process and shelve library materials
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Maintain records and files
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software
• Learn, interpret, apply and explain applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior in the library
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Complete work with many interruptions
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Carry out oral and written directions; write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school and one (1) year of general clerical or library experience.
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS: (Turn in with your application).
1st requirement: proof of high school graduation or GED;
2nd requirement: unofficial transcripts showing completion of at least 48 units or copy of degree from accredited college/university
Or** copy of results of District Assessment Test
**NOTE: The SUSD Proficiency Test taken before July 1, 2004, does not meet this requirement.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor work environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Employee in this position must have/be able to:
• Enter data into a computer terminal and operate standard office and/or library equipment
• Sit for extended periods of time
• See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone, with or without hearing aids
• Stand, walk and bend over
• Frequently grasp up to 5 lbs
• Push/pull up to 75 lbs for short distances
• Lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs at waist height for 5-10 feet
• Reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
• Climb ladders and work at heights of 25 feet
HAZARDS:
• Repetitive hand motions
• Climb ladders
Requirements / Qualifications
Comments and Other Information
Applicants are requested not to make contact with members of the Board of Education, the administrative staff or potential panel members. Candidates not following these guidelines are subject to disqualification from the interview process.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Stockton Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), and bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sex, sexual orientation; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Stockton prohíbe discriminación, acoso (incluyendo acoso sexual), atormentar o coercionar, e intimidación incluyendo: la discriminación contra un individuo o grupo por motivos de raza, color, ascendencia, nacionalidad, origen nacional, estado migratorio, identificación de grupo étnico, etnicidad, edad, religión, estado civil, embarazo, estado parental, discapacidad física o mental, sexo, orientación sexual, género, identidad de género, expresión de género o información genética; una percepción de una o más de tales características; o asociación con una persona o grupo, con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas.
For inquiries regarding our non-discrimination policies, please refer to the following contacts. Kindly refrain from contacting these individuals regarding the application process.
Para consultas sobre nuestras pólizas de no discriminación, consulte los siguientes contactos. Por favor, absténgase de comunicarse con estas personas con respecto al proceso de solicitud.
Title IX Coordinator
Director, Constituent Services
56 S. Lincoln Street Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7037 Ext. 2195
Constituentservices@stocktonusd.net
504 Coordinator
School Counseling Program Specialist
1141 Lever Blvd. Room 105 Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7130 ext. 2617
504-coordinator@stocktonusd.net
Education Equity Compliance Officer
1661 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7022 ext. 1387
educationequity@stocktonusd.net

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