LIBRARY ASSISTANT (PART-TIME)*

City of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Riverside is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to support the Neighborhood Services Division of the Library Department. This role involves clerical library duties and public service, with eligibility to cover current and upcoming vacancies for up to six months.

Responsibilities include circulation desk service, processing orders, assisting patrons with materials and equipment, and maintaining records. Part-time availability including evenings and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months experience in library or customer service.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent. The completion of supplemental college or business related course work is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve and provide customer service at circulation desk; use automated system to check-in and check-out library materials, register new customers, and issue library cards.
• Operate computer to process orders for new books, book withdrawals, transfers, acquisitions, and inventory control; search for reserve requests and notify customers when request is filled.
• Assist with service to customers by answering information questions, giving directions and referrals to staff; help patrons locate materials, reserve materials, and basic use of library equipment and computers.
• Assist customers in using microfiche readers, copiers, microfilm readers, computers, and other library equipment; assist with basic machine maintenance.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Library Assistant (Part-Time) to fill one (1) vacancy in the Neighborhood Services Division of the Library Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months. *Library Assistant (Part-Time) is a working title for the Library Assistant.

The Library Assistant performs a wide variety of routine to moderately difficult clerical library duties; to interact with the public in providing library services.

The Mission of the Riverside Public Library is to be the cultural and learning center for the community, encouraging the joy and wonder of reading, the wisdom of diverse ideas, and the power of lifelong learning.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve and provide customer service at circulation desk; use automated system to check-in and check-out library materials, register new customers, and issue library cards.
• Operate computer to process orders for new books, book withdrawals, transfers, acquisitions, and inventory control; search for reserve requests and notify customers when request is filled.
• Assist with service to customers by answerin g information questions, giving directions and making referrals to professional staff; hel p patrons in locating materials, reserving materials, securing holds, and basic use of library equipment and computers; answer telephone inquiries and issue new and replacement library cards.
• Assist customers in the operation and use of microfiche readers, copiers, microfilm readers, computers, and other Library equipment; assist with basic machine maintenance.
• Serve at the reference desk, respond to questions regarding library circulation policies and; research location of materials for various customer requests.
• Process overdue fine notices as required; collect, record, and account for fines; maintain and update delinquent files and issue receipts for paid items.
• Assist with the maintenance and development of the, and organize books for cataloging, search shelves for overdue and lost books, and clean, m and perform minor repairs on library materials.
• Order, review, and distribute materials; process new books, current periodicals, paperbacks, slip covers materials, and other library materials.
• Maintain various files, records, statistics, and data; create reports and tally daily cash receipts.
• Perform general clerical support including typing of lists, labels, and cards; sort and distribute mail, correspondence, and other materials. 11. Assist in the preparation and maintenance of bulletin boards and informational areas in; support the creation of programs, clubs, and workshops for the libraries; set up displays and eclectic educational areas.
• Participate in the promotion of the library servic e through public relations, publicity, endorsement of library events, marketing, community awareness drives, fundraising, and; acquires grants and other sources of funding; provides marketing and graphic design work.
• When required provide leadership of branch daily operations in the absence of upper management; open and close branch libraries as assigned; provide statistical analysis and data organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

Graduation from high school or equivalent. The completion of supplemental college or business related course work is highly desirable.

Experience:

Six (6) months experience in library or customer service.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Must be able to work part-time or irregular schedules including evenings and weekends.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members – NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.