Library Reference & Reader Advisory Specialist

City of Arlington; Glendora (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arlington seeks a library assistant to provide reference and reader advisory services, helping patrons find information and reading materials. You will use basic search skills across print and electronic databases and assist with circulation, fines, and data entry in the automated system.

Responsibilities include shelving with Dewey Decimal classification and supporting collection maintenance. Some duties may extend beyond listed tasks, reflecting library needs and priorities.

Qualifications

• One year of college.
• One year of customer service experience in a bookstore or library.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with information, education and recreational reading needs via reference and reader advisory services.
• Utilize basic search and retrieval skills using print and electronic resources.
• Apply library circulation policies and process data entry in the automated system; collect fines.
• Respond to multiple information requests from the public and adapt to changing information needs.
• Shelve materials using Dewey Decimal classification and assist with collection maintenance.
• On occasion, perform other duties within the scope of essential functions.

Skills

Information-finding strategies

Automated circulation system

Print sources & online catalogs

Dewey Decimal System

Arithmetic calculations

Cash handling

Windows-based software

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Reading bibliographic information

Discretion with patron records

Lifting 50 lbs

Moving 75 lbs

Education

One year of college

One year of customer service in bookstore or library

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Tools

Windows-based software

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Database search tools

Job description

City of Arlington seeks a library assistant to provide reference and reader advisory services, helping patrons find information and reading materials. You will use basic search skills across print and electronic databases and assist with circulation, fines, and data entry in the automated system.

Responsibilities include shelving with Dewey Decimal classification and supporting collection maintenance. Some duties may extend beyond listed tasks, reflecting library needs and priorities.