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The Library Assistant position is an at-will part-time position exempt from the classified service. The Library is currently recruiting to fill 1 vacancy at a School Library Branch. This position is scheduled to work approximately 10-15 hours per week Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m..

The vacancy will be assigned to one or more of the four School Library Branches which include elementary school, middle school, and/or high school.

Given the nature of the placement in the School Library Branches, candidates may be asked to:
Conduct class visits and story-times.
Interact with parents, teachers, and administrators.
Assist children and teachers in locating and collecting books and materials for school projects and assignments.
Maintain disciplinary control in the library in accordance with school and library policies.
Assist students with minor computer issues.

Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or GED, college coursework in library science of liberal arts, and two (2) years increasingly responsible library experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The ideal candidate for this position will have prior work experience with school-age children and teens and will possess some prior library experience.

Definition: Under limited supervision, performs a variety of library administrative support and designated technical-related library work.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Positions in this classification typically perform duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:

Coordinates selected activities within the library; develops and conducts library programs; maintains library records.

Assists the public in the use of the library and library resources; provides information and/or orientation to library facilities, equipment and services; instructs patrons on the use of computerized card catalogs, on-line public access catalog, reference materials and equipment, and assists patrons in researching and locating materials.

Assists in ordering, cataloging, classification and display of books and materials; assists in the maintenance and replacement of existing books, periodicals and materials.

Develops selected documents, bibliographies, records and publicity materials for library program and/or department; maintains records and filing systems.

Provides guidance and training to other staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or GED and college coursework in library science of liberal arts, and two (2) years increasingly responsible library experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:

Knowledge of the practices of library operations.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of office administration.

Knowledge of typical office equipment, including personal computer and standard office computer programs including word processing, database and spreadsheet applications.

Knowledge of and skill using library software.

Knowledge of cataloging rules, regulations and resources.

Knowledge of the Dewey decimal system.

Knowledge of book processing procedures.

Knowledge of automated library systems.

Skill in operating typical office equipment, including personal computer and standard office computer programs including word processing, database and spreadsheet applications.

Skill in English composition, grammar and punctuation.

Skill alphabetizing and numerically sorting materials.

Skill composing letters and preparing a variety of reports, using appropriate format and computer software.

Skill presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing.

Skill conducting research and preparing clear, concise and comprehensive reports.

Skill following oral and written instructions and procedures.

Skill utilizing public relation techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints.

Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.

Working Conditions:

Typical library environment.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

None.