Library Assistant I – Yosemite Branch

Mariposa County; Yosemite Village (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The Mariposa County Library is seeking an entry-level Library Assistant I (Extra Help Only) for the Yosemite branch. You will assist in circulation, reference, inter-library loan, and collection monitoring to support daily library operations and help patrons.

Under supervision, you will process materials, help with programs, and provide excellent customer service while learning library workflows and policies.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time equivalent clerical experience with some public contact.
• High school diploma or GED; two years of college level coursework in literature, liberal arts, library or social science or closely related field is desirable.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license or reliable transportation to and from assigned work areas.

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 processing 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.
• Performs general clerical work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, attending meetings, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, answering the telephone, digitizing documents for preservation, etc.

Skills

Public interaction

Clerical tasks

Data entry

Communication

Records management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college coursework (desirable)

Tools

Word processing software

Office software

Job description

The Mariposa County Library is seeking an entry-level Library Assistant I (Extra Help Only) for the Yosemite branch. You will assist in circulation, reference, inter-library loan, and collection monitoring to support daily library operations and help patrons.

Under supervision, you will process materials, help with programs, and provide excellent customer service while learning library workflows and policies.