What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant I- Extra Help Only position at Mariposa County, CA?
Job Title: Library Assistant I
Description
To perform a variety of responsible, sub-professional library and clerical work in support of daily Library operations; to assist patrons in the use of the Library and related services; and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
This is the entry-level classification in the series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of duties related to the circulation, reference, inter-library loan, and collection monitoring operations of the Library.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in planning and implementing Library programs and services.
- Prepares newly acquired library materials for processing and shelving.
- Performs basic cataloging work.
- Performs circulation work, including checking materials in and out of the Library, maintaining circulation statistics, processing returned materials and preparing them for reshelving.
- Collects, stacks, shelves and reshelves library materials.
- Accepts and receives payments for overdue or lost materials and maintains related records; prepares and processes billings for lost / overdue materials.
- Processes library card applications and issues library cards; maintains records of current patron information.
- Receives, researches and responds to patrons' reference requests; locates and provides requested materials and information; may refer complex reference questions to professional librarians as necessary.
- Assists and instructs patrons in the proper use of library equipment and reference sources.
- Reserves library materials and notifies patrons of their availability; initiates and processes inter-library loan requests.
- Assists in maintaining order and discipline in the Library.
- Performs various tasks related to the selection, ordering, purchasing, distribution and use of books and other materials; reviews and recommends the acquisition of new materials for the Library's collection; weeds out-dated materials from the collection.
- Monitors the condition of books and materials and performs necessary binding and repairs.
- Plans and prepares library displays.
- Assists in researching and preparing grant applications for program and project funding.
- Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance, concerns and complaints from the public regarding library programs, services and policies.
- Prepares and/or assists in preparing a variety of reports and correspondence related to Library operations, including budget and statistical reports, as assigned.
- Participates in special projects as assigned.
- Provides training and lead direction over extra-help and volunteer staff as assigned.
- Assists in maintaining a neat, clean environment for staff and patrons.
Requirements
- Two years of full-time equivalent clerical experience with some public contact.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of two years of college level course work in literature, liberal arts, library or social science or closely related field is desirable.
- Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Description
To perform a variety of responsible, sub-professional library and clerical work in support of daily Library operations; to assist patrons in the use of the Library and related services; and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
This is the entry-level classification in the series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of duties related to the circulation, reference, inter-library loan, and collection monitoring operations of the Library.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in planning and implementing Library programs and services.
- Prepares newly acquired library materials for processing and shelving.
- Performs basic cataloging work.
- Performs circulation work, including checking materials in and out of the Library, maintaining circulation statistics, processing returned materials and preparing them for reshelving.
- Collects, stacks, shelves and reshelves library materials.
- Accepts and receives payments for overdue or lost materials and maintains related records; prepares and processes billings for lost / overdue materials.
- Processes library card applications and issues library cards; maintains records of current patron information.
- Receives, researches and responds to patrons' reference requests; locates and provides requested materials and information; may refer complex reference questions to professional librarians as necessary.
- Assists and instructs patrons in the proper use of library equipment and reference sources.
- Reserves library materials and notifies patrons of their availability; initiates and processes inter-library loan requests.
- Assists in maintaining order and discipline in the Library.
- Performs various tasks related to the selection, ordering, purchasing, distribution and use of books and other materials; reviews and recommends the acquisition of new materials for the Library's collection; weeds out-dated materials from the collection.
- Monitors the condition of books and materials and performs necessary binding and repairs.
- Plans and prepares library displays.
- Assists in researching and preparing grant applications for program and project funding.
- Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance, concerns and complaints from the public regarding library programs, services and policies.
- Prepares and/or assists in preparing a variety of reports and correspondence related to Library operations, including budget and statistical reports, as assigned.
- Participates in special projects as assigned.
- Provides training and lead direction over extra-help and volunteer staff as assigned.
- Assists in maintaining a neat, clean environment for staff and patrons.
Requirements
- Two years of full-time equivalent clerical experience with some public contact.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of two years of college level course work in literature, liberal arts, library or social science or closely related field is desirable.
- Possession of a valid California driver's license.
