Part-Time Reference Library Assistant

City-of-Orange,-C; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Orange’s Orange Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant for Reference Services. Under general supervision, you will provide information and assistance to the public, support library programs, and participate in outreach activities.

Responsibilities include interpreting library policies, advising patrons, maintaining records, assisting with collection development, and helping with story times and events. Evening/weekend availability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade and one year of library experience.
• Degree in Library Science or related field is highly desirable.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply library policies for patrons and staff.
• Advise patrons in the use of library services and tools.
• Provide excellent customer service and train staff on service standards.
• Complete or supervise clerical duties, maintain accurate records.
• Assist with collection development, ordering, withdrawals, and inventories.
• Prepare signs, flyers, and bibliographic guides.
• Support library programming and outreach activities.

Skills

Customer service

Information retrieval

Public outreach

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Library Science (desirable)

Tools

Integrated library system

Library cataloging system

Job description

City of Orange’s Orange Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant for Reference Services. Under general supervision, you will provide information and assistance to the public, support library programs, and participate in outreach activities.

Responsibilities include interpreting library policies, advising patrons, maintaining records, assisting with collection development, and helping with story times and events. Evening/weekend availability is a plus.