LIBRARY ASSISTANT

Under the supervision of the Circulation Supervisor, the Library Assistant performs a wide variety of library services to include clerical, customer-service-related, technical and paraprofessional library work in support of various sections of the library, and library programming. Provides general information and assistance to library patrons.

• Perform a variety of administrative functions requiring considerable discretion and specialized knowledge; conduct audits, interpret contracts, documents, vendor invoices, policies, and procedures.
• Provide high level of customer service to neighbors, subordinates, associates, and supervisors.
• Respond to requests for library materials, services and information. Assist patrons in completing requests for materials not available in the local collection.
• Provide basic reference services, using printed materials, automated databases and other library technologies.
• Assist patrons in the use of library equipment, including computers, print management, Maker Space equipment and PC reservation systems.
• Instruct patrons in basic Internet usage, self-check stations, and other automated services.
• Perform a variety of paraprofessional duties, which include creating a variety of documents, entering information into a computer and maintaining files and records.
• Operate a variety of office and/or audiovisual equipment including a computer, telephone system, copy machine, facsimile machine, projectors and other related- equipment.
• Assist preparation and maintenance of displays and exhibits. Support seasonal and on-going programs and activities, including adult and children's programs.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints regarding circulation services and patron problems concerning the operation of the automated library system.
• Create and maintain patron data files. Assist in registration of new patrons and determining appropriate patron category and residence eligibility.
• Interpret, apply and explain library policies and procedures to the public.
• Order and catalog books, periodicals and other printed materials. Work with vendors to resolve materials or invoice problems.
• Prepare purchase orders, check requests, requisitions for the purchase of office supplies, maintain inventories, posts and balances expenses and accurately maintain ledgers and logs as required.
• Perform general circulation duties.
• Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensure all behaviors comply with the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations.
• Assist with development, improvement and implementation of policies, procedures, workflows, and organizational goals and objectives.
• Act as a liaison with other City departments.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Bachelors’ degree and no prior experience.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background and MVR check.
Must possess a valid class “C” Driver’s License.
Must be able to work a combination of morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts.
Preference given to applicants that are proficient in written and verbal Spanish.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Intermediate: 10-Key, Word Processing/Typing
Basic: Accounting, Presentation/PowerPoint, SpreadsheetUSE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS
Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, driver's license/cdl, etc.)

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Semi-repetitive, low physical. Semi-repetitive type work which requires periods of concentration for varied time cycles as prescribed by the tasks.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; frequently required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; and depth perception.

Salary : $19 - $24