CITY OF CARSON CITY is hiring: Senior Library Assistant in Carson City

CITY OF CARSON CITY Senior Library Assistant Carson City , Nevada Apply Now

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Carson City Library, located in Carson City, NV.

Under general supervision, provides complex and specialized paraprofessional library support work, including circulation, reference, computer lab, cataloging, patron assistance, and book purchasing / processing.

This recruitment is open to fill (2) positions with the department.

Performs complex paraprofessional and / or specialized library support work, which requires the exercise of independent judgment, the application of paraprofessional skills and a knowledge of detailed or specialized activities related to the library(s) to which assigned.

Participates in programming as directed.

Assists supervisor in regard to the implementation of projects, and the creation of policies and procedures that achieve optimal operational workflow.

May manage an assigned portion of the budget as assigned.

Reviews and selects materials for collections in various formats; reviews lost / damaged / missing / outdated items in collection and makes determination on whether they should be replaced.

May perform delivery of materials to patrons or other locations.

Trains and directs volunteers in assigned duties.

Answers patron questions and instructs patrons in the use of library systems.

Creates purchase orders and sends to appropriate vendors.

Locates materials for patrons, retrieves reserve books, renews and checks books in and out and receives and records monies.

Plans, creates and maintains displays for promotion of collection materials.

Reviews donated items for potential to be added to collection; responds to memorial donations and coordinates donation program.

Interacts extensively, both in person and over the telephone, with patrons, district-wide staff and management, outside agencies, vendors, and other libraries.

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