Part-Time Library Assistant: Customer Service & Access

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 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.