City of Pasadena is hiring: Library Assistant (Part-Time 20 Hours) in Pasadena

Online Applications will be accepted starting on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 5 : 00 P.M. and will close Thursday, February 27th, 2025, or once 200 applications are received.

The City of Pasadena is currently seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and team-orientated Part-Time Library Assistant (20 hrs / week) who will provide excellent customer service and promote a positive library experience to all users and visitors in our City's libraries.

The current vacancy is in the Public Services Division of our Libraries and Information Services Department, at the Villa Parke Branch, which provides first-class customer service to Library patrons and assists with technology, library programs, outreach, and more. The Villa Parke Library has developed vital relationships with the Spanish speaking community thus bilingual English / Spanish speaking skills are preferred.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have a strong customer service background with experience working in libraries, preferably in a public library setting. This person will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong problem-solving skills, boundless energy, as well as a strong work ethic. Bilingual language skills are highly preferred in (English / Spanish) to serve and support primarily Spanish speaking library patrons at some branches.

Essential Functions

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description.

• Employing active listening and excellent customer service in every interaction, answers directional and basic reference questions; determines patron needs and assists patrons in locating books, periodicals and other print and non-print materials; instructs patrons on use of print, online and other library resources; searches for reserve requests, places materials on hold and prepares materials for transit; rotates periodicals as needed; accepts donated materials and prepares receipts; processes library materials.
• Performing a variety of routine and complex circulation duties, issues new or replacement cards for patrons; checks in / out library materials; retrieves materials placed on hold and pulls expired / lapsed holds; collects payments for services or fees and resolves basic patron account issues.
• Assists with library programs including book discussion groups, story hours, class visits and book talks; prepares displays and bulletin boards; sets up audio / video equipment and craft supplies; may conduct teen or child programs following established procedures.
• Collects data and information for library activity reports and statistics regarding circulation and reference services.
• Assists patrons with internet use, explains internet policy and troubleshoots basic internet and printer problems; assists patrons with e-book devices.
• Provides basic technical support to patrons in the uses and operations of library equipment including, but not limited to, computers, printers, scanners, copiers and microfilm.
• Submits inter-library loan requests; retrieves and sends books to other libraries or places on hold shelf; monitors and follows up on overdue materials.
• Assists with facility maintenance functions including turning on / off lights and computers, unlocking or locking doors and gates, reporting facility or security issues promptly and keeping library facility clean.
• May be responsible for ordering library supplies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

COMPETENCIES

The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

SELECTION PROCESS

Those applicants who appear best qualified based on applications and supplemental questions submitted will be invited to an oral interview appraisal to further evaluate their job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

VACANCY INFORMATION

There is currently one part-time vacancy in the Public Services Division of the Libraries and Information Services Department. The resulting eligibility may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and comply with the City's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy during the course of employment.

Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS or an agency with CALPERS' reciprocity or who have more than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula.

Employees who are current members of CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity, or who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency and employment with the City will be enrolled in the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula.

All employees are required to pay the full employee contribution to CalPERS.

Click link below to review the City's excellent benefits package Benefits Package .

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