Library Technician I/II/III

About The Position And Our Agency

The City of Carpinteria is Accepting Applications for Library Technician (Part-Time).

Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 11:59 pm.

Understand Your Role

• Provide courteous and efficient customer service, including readers’ advisory, reference, and circulation assistance.
• Respond to in-person, telephone, and electronic inquiries, referring questions to a Librarian when appropriate.
• Support patrons with technology, including library computers, Wi-Fi, e-resources, and learning platforms.
• Affiliate with library programs and outreach activities for all ages and cultural groups.
• Support collection maintenance, including processing, shelving, and weeding of materials.
• Affiliate with preparation of reports, data entry, and maintaining tracking or statistical records.
• Maintain patron behavior and ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance on library equipment; initiate repair requests as needed.
• Affiliate with training and mentoring volunteers and, where applicable, other Library Technician staff.

Preferred Work Schedule

• Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• One Saturday per month, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education And/or Experience: Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Library Technician.
• License, Certification And Other Requirements: All licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA's): The following are a representative sample of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential duties of the position:

• Knowledge Of: Principles and practices of public library service.
• Customer service, equity, diversity, and inclusion practices.
• Library classification, cataloging, and circulation systems.
• Basic recordkeeping and reporting procedures.
• Modern office software and equipment.
• Ability To: Provide courteous and professional service to patrons and coworkers.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Learn and apply new technology and library systems.
• Interpret and apply library policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in records.
• Lift and move library materials weighing up to 30 pounds.

Supplemental Information

• May be required to work evenings, Saturdays and/or Sundays.
• Selection Process And Additional Information DEADLINE TO APPLY July 15, 2026, at 11:59 pm.
• Applications must be submitted online. Click Here: To View This Opportunity and Other Current Openings
• Application materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications.
• Incomplete, late, emailed, and faxed applications are not accepted.
• To be considered for this position, applicants must attach both a resume and a cover letter to their application.
• Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application.
• Please Be Sure To Review The Complete Job Description: Click Here: Library Technician Job Description
• The City of Carpinteria is an equal opportunity employer.
• Under the terms of the city's benefits plan and policies, part-time (temporary, seasonal, or extra help) employees are not eligible for benefits, other than those required by federal or state law (e.g. paid leave in accordance with Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 - AB1522 and City policy).
• The City does not participate in Social Security; in lieu of social security, part-time employees, not currently CalPERS members, are enrolled in the City's 457 Deferred Compensation retirement plan.
• If you are a CalPERS member or CalPERS retired annuitant, please notify Human Resources.