LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

Yuba County; California; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuba County seeks a customer-focused library assistant to deliver friendly, responsive service to patrons and support daily operations. You will communicate effectively with diverse patrons, assist with resources and inquiries, and use computers and technology confidently in a busy public-library setting.

The ideal candidate demonstrates teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail, with a positive, patient approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum: equivalent to graduation from high school with some office experience involving public contact.
• Preferred: additional year of related library setting experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, responsive service to library patrons.
• Communicate professionally with diverse ages and backgrounds.
• Assist patrons with library services, resources, and inquiries.
• Maintain digital literacy and assist using computers and technology.
• Support library operations with reliability and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibilities.
• Address patron needs with a positive, patient approach.
• Work evenings and weekends as required by library operations.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Digital literacy

Teamwork

Reliability

Positive attitude

Patience

Education

High school graduate

1 year library experience (preferred)

Tools

Typing certificate

Job description

Ideal Candidate

• Provides friendly, responsive, and customer-focused service to library patrons.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds.
• Enjoys assisting patrons with library services, resources, and general inquiries.
• Demonstrates digital literacy skills and is comfortable using computers, common software, and technology to assist patrons and support library operations.
• Demonstrates strong teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail in a busy public-service environment.
• Is willing to learn and take on increasing responsibilities as experience is gained.
• Maintains a positive, patient, and helpful approach when addressing patron needs.
• Is available and willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, based on library operational needs.

The minimum and preferred requirements are listed below. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications the County reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures:

Education and Experience

MINIMUM: Equivalent to graduation from high school and some demonstrated office work experience which has involved public contact. PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, one (1) year of related experience in a library setting.

Licenses and Certification

• The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; may be required to maintain license throughout employment at the discretion of the Appointing Authority.
• Typing Certificate: Minimum Net of 35 wpm. Typing Certificate must indicate results from a five (5) minute test with at least the minimum net wpm required.

Special Requirements

• Will be required to work evening and weekend shifts.
• Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which includes Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire.
• Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.