Library Service Lead: Archives, Digitization & Community

City of Ontario; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Ontario invites applications for a Senior Library Assistant to oversee daily operations of a library service area and deliver excellent customer service. This role works with other library units, city agencies, and community groups to create a positive user experience.

The ideal candidate will have leadership, strong communication skills, experience with archival collections, digitization, and digital collections, plus the ability to work as part of a diverse team and in a busy

Qualifications

• Two years of increasingly responsible library experience.
• Valid California driver’s license at time of appointment.
• Bachelor's degree, supervisory experience, and archival/digital collections experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees daily operations of an assigned library service area.
• Supervises staff: selection, assignments, performance, development, disciplinary action.
• Conducts staff meetings and training on library procedures and service expectations.
• Maintains policy and procedure manuals; updates procedures as needed.
• Monitors budget activities, processes invoices for payment.
• Provides reference and readers' advisory services from library collections.
• Prepares reports and records; supports program planning and outreach.
• May assist with interlibrary loan services and promotional materials.
• May act in absence of higher-level staff; may require travel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Community engagement

Bilingual (EN/ES/MANDARIN)

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (Desirable)

Job description

The City of Ontario invites applications for a Senior Library Assistant to oversee daily operations of a library service area and deliver excellent customer service. This role works with other library units, city agencies, and community groups to create a positive user experience.

The ideal candidate will have leadership, strong communication skills, experience with archival collections, digitization, and digital collections, plus the ability to work as part of a diverse team and in a busy