Summary of Library Employment Benefits


Vacation, sick leave, and holiday accruals are pro-rated for part-time employees. Certain insurance benefits are available only to full-time employees.

If you are selected for an interview, we will be happy to answer benefits questions you may have about the position for which you applied.

  • Vacation: Earns at the rate of 1 ¼ days per month, 3 weeks after the first year.
  • Sick leave: Twelve days per year, with unlimited accumulation.
  • Holidays: A combination of holidays and compensatory days equal to thirteen days per year.
  • Retirement: Membership in the statewide Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). See CalPERS chart for retirement formulas.
  • Health insurance: Group health insurance paid at 80% to 84% depending on position. Dental and vision care insurance fully paid.
  • Life insurance: Paid term life insurance policy.
  • Miscellaneous: Two deferred compensation plans available, long-term disability insurance, and short-term disability (SDI) insurance through the EDD.