Library Assistant (Part-time)

City of El Segundo; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of El Segundo is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to provide administrative support and customer service in a fast-paced library setting. You will report to a Senior Librarian and help deliver welcoming service to the El Segundo community.

Ideal candidates have strong organizational skills, be reliable and self-motivated, and can handle multiple projects while maintaining accuracy in records and operations.

Qualifications

• Two years of library experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Graduation from high school or GED with library-related coursework.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate library activities and programs; maintain library records.
• Assist the public with library resources and catalog systems.
• Assist in ordering, cataloging, classification and display of materials.
• Develop documents, bibliographies and publicity materials; maintain filing systems.
• Provide guidance and training to staff.

Skills

Office administration

Customer service

Organizational skills

English composition

Research and reporting

Public relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework in library science or liberal arts

Tools

Library software

Job description

This is a part-time, at-will position exempt from the classified service.

Required Availability: Must be available to work Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Under limited supervision, performs a variety of library administrative support and designated technical-related library work.

We value enthusiastic, reliable, experienced, personable, and self-motivated team players dedicated to serving the El Segundo community. The ideal candidate for Library Assistant will perform varied and complex library administrative support tasks for the department and be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Reporting to a Senior Librarian, the individual selected for this position should possess excellent organizational skills, enjoy delivering warm and welcoming customer service both internally and externally, and represent the Recreation, Parks, and Library Department in a professional way when interacting with the public, other staff, city executives, and elected officials.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates selected activities within the library; develops and conducts library programs; maintains library records
• Assists the public in the use of the library and library resources; provides information and/or orientation to library facilities, equipment and services; instructs patrons on the use of computerized card catalogs, on-line public access catalog, reference materials and equipment, and assists patrons in researching and locating materials.
• Assists in ordering, cataloging, classification and display of books and materials; assists in the maintenance and replacement of existing books, periodicals and materials.
• Develops selected documents, bibliographies, records and publicity materials for library program and/or department; maintains records and filing systems.
• Provides guidance and training to other staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics

Knowledge of

• Practices of library operations;
• Principles and practices of office administration;
• Typical office equipment, including personal computer and standard office computer programs including word processing, database and spreadsheet applications;
• Library software;
• Cataloging rules, regulations and resources;
• Dewey decimal system;
• Book processing procedures; and
• Automated library systems.

Skill in

• Operating typical office equipment, including personal computer and standard office computer programs including word processing, database and spreadsheet applications;
• English composition, grammar and punctuation;
• Alphabetizing and numerically sorting materials;
• Composing letters and preparing a variety of reports, using appropriate format and computer software;
• Presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing;
• Conducting research and preparing clear, concise and comprehensive reports;
• Following oral and written instructions and procedures;
• Utilizing public relation techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints; and
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.

Experience

Two (2) years increasingly responsible library experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education

Graduation from high school or GED and college coursework in library science of liberal arts.

Working Conditions

Typical library environment.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

None.

Disaster Service Worker

In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

Individuals in this classification are required to successfully pass a background check that complies with Public Resources Code section 5164, which mandates that a city that hires a person to work at a park, playground, recreational center or beach, in a position having supervisory or disciplinary authority over a minor, shall complete an application that inquires whether that individual has been convicted of specified criminal offenses.

The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.