LIBRARY ASSOCIATE

City of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Riverside is seeking a Library Associate in the Neighborhood Services Division of the Library Department. The role involves supervising branch operations, guiding circulation and acquisitions, and delivering educational programs for all ages.

An eligibility list may be used for six months to fill current and upcoming vacancies. Education includes a Bachelor's degree in Library Technology or related field and two years of library experience with program management and customer

Qualifications

• Two years of library experience with program management and customer service.
• Bachelor’s degree in Library Technology or related field as specified.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and participate in operations of a small to medium library branch; oversee upkeep.
• Interview and participate in staff selection; train and supervise staff and volunteers.
• Explain policies to circulation staff and enforce procedures.
• Oversee interlibrary loans, requests, and reserve processing.
• Place orders for materials and monitor budget; requisition office supplies.
• Maintain collection and inventory; manage updates and withdrawals.
• Develop and conduct library programs for adults, teens, and children.
• Prepare reports on circulation, registration, and fines; compile statistics.
• Serve at the reference desk and assist with research and information requests.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Public speaking

Audience engagement

Presentation skills

Staff training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Library Technology or related field

Job description

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Library Associate 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. The Library Associate performs specialized, para-professional library work to assist in the operation of a small to medium sized library branch facility. Oversees and guides the circulation, distribution, and acquisition activities within the library.

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

• Plan, schedule, lead, supervise, and participate in the operations of a small to medium sized library branch and its activities; oversee the mechanical and general upkeep of the library.
• Interview and participate in the selection of staff; schedule, assign, train, review, support lower-level associates, technicians, and library volunteers.
• Explain policies, procedures, and objectives to the library circulation staff through written directives or oral communications.
• Oversee and assist in processing inter-branch and interlibrary loans; review system book requests to determine alternative sources; receive and process reserve requests, search owned materials, and request reference assistance.
• Place orders for library materials, monitor budget for fund availability, and select and requisition office equipment and supplies.
• Maintain collection by searching for information concerning additions, replacements, and withdrawals; perform other inventory maintenance tasks as needed.
• Select, review, rotate, and check in books; assist in arrangement of books and materials and make decisions on the disposition of outdated materials within assigned subject area.
• Develop, implement, and conduct a variety of library related educational programs and activities, including story time, library tours, and instructional classes in library use as assigned; develop programs for adults, teens, and children.
• Participate in the preparation and presentation of workshops and training for staff development.
• Prepare reading lists and bibliographies; prepare bulletin board displays; assist in the development of special projects, programs, and services; provide outreach and marketing.
• Serve at the reference desk and respond to moderately difficult or technical reference and information questions; search bibliographic information and provide research to assist with other related questions.
• Oversee and assist in the registration of new customers; explain and enforce library policies and procedures, assist customers in selecting and in making effective use of library materials, and instruct customers in the use of the library and availability of materials.
• Direct and participate in the maintenance of various files and records; prepare reports on circulation, registration, book stock, and collection of fines; compile reference, technology, and informational statistics, tally daily cash receipts, and prepare cash reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Library Technology, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Humanities, or Liberal Arts.

Experience:

Two (2) years’ experience working in a library with program management and customer service.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience participating in grant writing, implementation, or reporting.
• Experience working with children, teens, and/or adult audiences.
• Experience in public speaking and presentation skills, including presenting programs to medium and large groups.

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. The City of Riverside does not provide sponsorship for employment-based work visas. Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. An exception may be made if the selected candidate is eligible to work in the United States as a USMCA professional in the TN nonimmigrant 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.