Posting number: 10119
Department: LIBRARY
Job classification: Library Associate
Posting type: Open
Categories: Library
Shift Work Library branches may be open various days and hours of the week, to include evenings and weekends.
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:
Written Exam(Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of library organization, procedures and policies; customer service principles; evolving technologies in the digital media field, and other relevant subjects.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the exam process.
The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant a written examination.
Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or fax to (661) 868-3928.
Full Job Description for: Library Associate

The mission of the County of Kern is to exceed expectations of the communities we serve, changing the way they feel about government, those who manage it, and the services it provides.
Fulfilling our mission is of the highest importance. To many our work at the County of Kern means the difference between life and death, and at the very least we make a significant impact on the quality of life of our residents. While promoting efficiency is really important, our most strongly held value is achievement - effectively meeting the needs of our residents at the time they need our assistance most.
We also know that our best can always be better, and we encourage and provide a work environment that allows our employees to continuously improve and seek innovative solutions. Our employees have the freedom to pursue their work creatively without fear of punishment. Failure is not fatal, but a fear of failure is.