LIBRARY ASSISTANT PART-TIME

Salary : $22.64 - $27.53 Hourly

Location : Monterey Park, CA

Job Type : Part-time

Job Number : 24-55PT

Department : Library

Opening Date : 01 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 22 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

The City of Monterey Park is hiring. Discover a great place to work and grow!

This recruitment will close January 22, 2025. The first screening includes applications dated January 10 thru January 15.

This is an hourly, at-will non-benefited position working a varied schedule of approximately 19 hours per week. The Bruggemeyer Library is open Monday and Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Applicants must be available to work assigned shifts which includes nights and weekends.

The ideal candidate is :

• Customer service oriented
• Someone with public library experience
• A team player
• An independent worker
• Enthusiastic and personable
• Flexible

Under general supervision, this paraprofessional classification performs a range of duties including circulating library materials; conducting programs and events for all ages; assisting patrons in the use of the library and finding library materials; processing and repairing library materials; assisting with basic reference services; assisting patrons with computers and technology in the library; and assessing learners, inputting data and helping tutors and learners in the LAMP Literacy Program; performs related duties as required.

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QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical combination would be : graduation from high school or equivalent and one year experience in the clerical field, preferably in a library.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of clerical procedures and systems, word processing and automated library systems, practices and techniques used in library classification, interlibrary loan and reference source work, basic arithmetic and proper telephone etiquette.

Ability to operate various office equipment including typewriters, computer keyboards, copiers, laminating machines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patrons and other staff; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; type accurately, perform cashiering work with accuracy.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

This position is required to stoop, kneel, bend or reach over one's head to pick up or move objects; stand for extended periods of time, lifts, pushes and moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds with some assistance.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources Department at least five (5) days prior to the examination date.

New hires candidates must show proof of full COVID vaccinations prior to being hired. Limited exemptions may apply.

Candidates who are successful in the testing process will be placed on a candidate pool list. This list may be used to fill future vacancies in other divisions of the library.

There are no benefits for this position.

What is your highest level of education completed?

If you have a degree, please indicate your field of study. If no degree, please type N / A

Do you have one year of clerical experience?

From the list below, select the option that best describes your work experience in a public library.

Briefly describe your experience working in a public library. If no experience, type N / A.

Please select all areas of the library in which you have professional work experience.

Are you available to work evenings and weekends?

Select all days you are available to work.

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