Library Assistant

Salary: $16,240.92 - $22,588.08 Annually
33.0

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: FY

Location:

Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA

Department:
Library

Below is our job description for this position. Please also reviewthe Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.

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

Perform general clerical work such as typing, duplicating, enteringinformation into computer, processing incoming mail and maintaining various files and records; answer telephones and direct callers to appropriate personnel; take and relay messages as appropriate; record and maintain various statistics on library usage.

Check out books and other library materials; receive and processreturned materials; inspect condition of materials returned; sortincoming books and prepare book carts; renew materials byphone.

Assist in the processing of library materials; evaluate and maintain orderliness of shelved materials; pull and route material sin need of mending, binding, repairing or discarding; clean andrepair materials as directed; glue, re-label or tape books asneeded.

Issue library use cards; explain the policy for the library card;contact patrons with overdue library materials; receive and receiptoverdue fines; count and record cash received.

Provide general and technical assistance to library patrons; instruct and aid patrons in the use of various library equipment;assist patrons in the use of computer indexes; answer reference anddirectional questions.

Maintain records of periodical subscriptions; check in newperiodicals and prepare for display or introduction to the librarycollection; route specific periodicals to designated personnel and departments.

Operate a variety of equipment including a copier, microfilmreader, intercom system, television and library security system.

Train and provide work direction to student assistants; assist other library personnel as directed. Assist with inventory oflibrary book collection and supplies as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and oneyear of general clerical experience.

• KNOWLEDGE OF Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Operation of standard office equipment including a computer anddata entry techniques.
• 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.

• ABILITY TO Perform a variety of routine clerical duties.
• Answer phones and greet the public courteously.
• Make routine math calculations.
• Operate a 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 a variety of equipment including a intercom system, library security system and a microfilm reader.
• Learn library classification system.
• Learn the location of materials in the library.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students,…