What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Library Professional position at Palos Verdes Library?
About Us
The Palos Verdes Library District is a dynamic and vibrant organization that serves the community with three libraries. Our mission is to provide inclusive environments for learning and inspiration, and to share the unique history of the Peninsula.
Job Description
We are seeking a Library Assistant to join our team as a Part-Time Page. The primary responsibilities include performing duties related to library materials processing, sorting, shelving, and retrieving at the Peninsula Center Library. Assignments are generally limited in scope and within the established framework by higher-level employees. Duties may include sorting and shelving, retrieving library materials from book drops, following opening and closing procedures, responding to customer inquiries, and providing routine staff support.
Essential Functions
The essential functions of this role include:
* Providing a high level of customer service to patrons
* Assisting with library materials processing, sorting, shelving, and retrieving
* Responding to customer inquiries and providing routine staff support
* Performing daily opening and closing procedures
* Maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the library
Qualifications
To be considered for this position, you must have a strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, ability to work independently, and strong organizational skills. You should also have knowledge of standard library practices and procedures, including circulation, alphabetic and numeric systems for classifying and organizing library materials, and basic arithmetic principles and cash handling. Proficiency in computer software, such as integrated library systems and Microsoft Office, is also required.
Working Conditions
This position requires continuous movement between work areas and prolonged standing. The employee must be able to retrieve, process, and store library materials, and enter and retrieve data using a computer. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach, as well as push and pull heavy book carts of up to 100 pounds to retrieve and store materials.
The Palos Verdes Library District is a dynamic and vibrant organization that serves the community with three libraries. Our mission is to provide inclusive environments for learning and inspiration, and to share the unique history of the Peninsula.
Job Description
We are seeking a Library Assistant to join our team as a Part-Time Page. The primary responsibilities include performing duties related to library materials processing, sorting, shelving, and retrieving at the Peninsula Center Library. Assignments are generally limited in scope and within the established framework by higher-level employees. Duties may include sorting and shelving, retrieving library materials from book drops, following opening and closing procedures, responding to customer inquiries, and providing routine staff support.
Essential Functions
The essential functions of this role include:
* Providing a high level of customer service to patrons
* Assisting with library materials processing, sorting, shelving, and retrieving
* Responding to customer inquiries and providing routine staff support
* Performing daily opening and closing procedures
* Maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the library
Qualifications
To be considered for this position, you must have a strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, ability to work independently, and strong organizational skills. You should also have knowledge of standard library practices and procedures, including circulation, alphabetic and numeric systems for classifying and organizing library materials, and basic arithmetic principles and cash handling. Proficiency in computer software, such as integrated library systems and Microsoft Office, is also required.
Working Conditions
This position requires continuous movement between work areas and prolonged standing. The employee must be able to retrieve, process, and store library materials, and enter and retrieve data using a computer. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach, as well as push and pull heavy book carts of up to 100 pounds to retrieve and store materials.
