Library Assistant

Library Assistant I (19 hours/week, 11 months/year) – Bakersfield College, Panorama Campus, Kern Community College District.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform general clerical work in support of various sections of the library; check materials in and out; provide general and technical assistance to library patrons.

• Perform general clerical work such as typing, duplicating, entering information into computer, processing incoming mail, maintaining files and records; answer telephones and direct callers; take and relay messages; record and maintain statistics on library usage.
• Check out books and other library materials; receive and process returned materials; inspect condition of returned items; sort incoming books and prepare book carts; renew materials by phone.
• Assist in the processing of library materials; evaluate and maintain orderliness of shelved items; pull and route items in need of mending, binding, repairing or discarding; clean and repair materials as directed; glue, re‑label or tape books as needed.
• Issue library use cards; explain card policy; contact patrons with overdue materials; collect overdue fines; count and record cash received.
• Provide general and technical assistance to patrons; instruct and aid patrons in use of library equipment; assist patrons in use of computer indexes; answer reference and directional questions.
• Maintain records of periodical subscriptions; check in new periodicals and prepare for display or introduction; route specific periodicals to designated personnel and departments.
• Operate equipment such as copier, microfilm reader, intercom system, television, and library security system.
• Train and provide work direction to student assistants; assist other library personnel as directed; assist with inventory of library book collection and supplies as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Graduation from high school and one year of general clerical experience.

Knowledge

• Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Operation of standard office equipment including computer and data entry.
• Basic record‑keeping techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Basic math.

Abilities

• Perform a variety of routine clerical duties.
• Answer phones and greet the public courteously.
• Make routine math calculations.
• Operate computer terminal and enter data.
• Maintain routine records.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Learn basic library methods, procedures and terminology.
• Learn to operate equipment such as intercom system, library security system, and microfilm reader.
• Learn library classification system.
• Learn location of materials in library.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy. The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.

See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information.

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization must be established at the time of application submission.

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E‑Verify program to verify identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.