Library Assistant (Part-time)

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

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

Required Availability: Must be available to work Thursdays from 8:45 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.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Positions in this classification typically perform duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of 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:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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.

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

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.

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.

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.

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.