Senior Library Associate — Programs & Outreach

Library Systems & Services, LLC.; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Library Systems & Services, LLC. is seeking a Library Associate 3 in California. The senior library associate role focuses on programming and customer service at the circulation desk, with supervision of junior associates as needed.

You will plan and facilitate library programs, coordinate volunteers, and support librarians in operations, opening/closing, and ensuring access to materials while upholding library policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's preferred.
• Three years library experience preferred.
• One-year supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency with library systems and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Multilingual speaking is a plus.
• MS Office proficiency including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work a regular schedule including days/evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service to patrons by greeting, providing tours and assisting patrons in all areas of the library
• Supervise junior Library Associates including managing performance, evaluation, interviewing/hiring, training and approving timesheets
• Work closely with Librarians and library management to plan, implement and promote programming activities
• Processes newly acquired library materials, including all identifying stamps, labels, RIDF and covers
• Inform library patrons of rules of conduct as necessary, and enforce those rules when appropriate
• Maintain circulation records and oversee the mailing of library materials to patrons in homebound or other programs
• Process damaged materials to ensure collections are maintained in a good condition
• Assist with library opening and closing procedures
• Support reference desk in assisting patrons with questions
• Coordinate volunteers and assign duties, providing necessary training

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Multilingual

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Library systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Library systems & databases

Job description

Library Systems & Services, LLC. is seeking a Library Associate 3 in California. The senior library associate role focuses on programming and customer service at the circulation desk, with supervision of junior associates as needed.

You will plan and facilitate library programs, coordinate volunteers, and support librarians in operations, opening/closing, and ensuring access to materials while upholding library policies.