Patron-Focused Library Services Assistant

City of El Centro (CA); El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

City of El Centro is seeking a Library Assistant to support the library under general supervision. The role includes organizing the library, checking out books and media, and assisting patrons with registration of new library cardholders.

You will help patrons use library services, locate reference materials, and update public access catalogs; perform clerical tasks and support staff in daily operations. A focus on customer service and accuracy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional patron service in person, online and via telephone.
• Inputs new book identification information into computerized cataloging and retrieval systems.
• Processes new items using the library system and express checkout function in Polaris.
• Types and laminates new materials after cataloging in order to be circulated to the public.

Job description

City of El Centro is seeking a Library Assistant to support the library under general supervision. The role includes organizing the library, checking out books and media, and assisting patrons with registration of new library cardholders.

You will help patrons use library services, locate reference materials, and update public access catalogs; perform clerical tasks and support staff in daily operations. A focus on customer service and accuracy is essential.