What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant - Children's Services (Limited Term) position at Calaveras, County of (CA)?
This is the journey level classification; incumbents in this class work under immediate or general supervision and performs library administrative support and customer service duties; provides circulation services; uses and updates computer databases; and performs related duties as assigned.
- Operates the library circulation desk, including scheduling staff and volunteers.
- Registers new library users and explains library policies and procedures.
- Assists library users in selecting and locating books and materials and providing assistance to answer research questions.
- Locates and processes requested materials within the Calaveras County Library System and through the interlibrary loan process.
- Suggests books and materials for purchase.
- Catalogs new materials.
- Repairs covers and does basic processing of library materials.
- Selects and prepares shipments of materials to branch libraries.
- Organizes children’s programs and performs outreach to schools.
- Assists in the set-up and maintenance of library exhibits including bulletin boards, exhibition cases, and wall displays.
- Prepares signage, posters and banners.
- Troubleshoots computer problems and maintains library computers, including the operation of the automated circulation system.
- Maintains the inventory of library furnishings, equipment and office supplies.
- Places purchase orders and processes orders that are received.
- Prepares claims to be sent to the Auditor and maintains ledgers of accounts;
- Receives and accounts for all fees, fines and donations.
- Maintains statistics on a variety of library activities, maintains circulation records, generates overdue notices, and produces circulation reports for the automated circulation system.
- Schedules meeting room usage.
- Shelves books.
Knowledge of:
General functions of a library and general office procedures, including basic computer literacy; library terminology and standard library practices; basic library materials and equipment.
Library terminology and standard library practices; basic library materials and equipment.
Ability to:
Learn and perform library clerical work with speed and accuracy; understand and follow oral and written instructions; type 40 words per minute; perform basic computer operations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles may be required.Salary : $42,848 - $52,686
