Library Assistant — Customer-Focused, Part-Time (Thursdays)

City-of-El-Segundo,-Ca; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

City of El Segundo, California is seeking a part-time Library Assistant under an at-will arrangement. The role focuses on delivering warm, customer-focused library service, supporting library operations, and handling multiple projects in a fast-paced department.

Reporting to a Senior Librarian, the successful candidate will assist with cataloging, records, and programs while representing the Recreation, Parks, and Library Department professionally to the public and to city officials.

Qualifications

• Two years library experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Graduation from high school or GED and college coursework in library science of liberal arts.
• Availability to work Thursdays from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate selected activities within the library; develop and conduct library programs; maintain library records.
• Assist the public in the use of the library and library resources; provide information and orientation to facilities, equipment, and services; instruct patrons on catalog usage.
• Assist in ordering, cataloging, classification and display of books and materials; maintain records and filing systems.
• Develop documents, bibliographies, records and publicity materials for library programs; maintain records and filing systems.
• Provide guidance and training to other staff.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Research skills

Public relations

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework in library science or liberal arts

Tools

Word processing

Database

Spreadsheet

Library software

Job description

City of El Segundo, California is seeking a part-time Library Assistant under an at-will arrangement. The role focuses on delivering warm, customer-focused library service, supporting library operations, and handling multiple projects in a fast-paced department.

Reporting to a Senior Librarian, the successful candidate will assist with cataloging, records, and programs while representing the Recreation, Parks, and Library Department professionally to the public and to city officials.