Senior Library Assistant

Description

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Carson City Library, located in Carson City, NV. Under general supervision, the incumbent provides complex and specialized paraprofessional library support work, including circulation, reference, computer lab, cataloging, patron assistance, and book purchasing/processing.

Benefits & Compensation

• Employer-Paid PERS: $22.7003 - $31.7805 hourly / $47,216.52 - $66,103.44 annually
• Employee/Employer-Paid PERS: $27.3854 - $38.3396 hourly / $56,961.58 - $79,746.42 annually

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The position is covered by the Carson City Employees Association. The current collective bargaining agreement outlines generous benefits offered to Carson City employees: .

• This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.
• Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Please Note: Human Resources determines whether you meet the minimum qualifications based on experience described in your application. Do not attach a resume to your application, and do not write "See Attached Resume." Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

• Performs complex paraprofessional and/or specialized library support work, exercising independent judgment and applying specialized skills related to assigned library functions.
• Participates in programming as directed.
• Assists supervisor in implementation of projects and creation of policies and procedures that achieve optimal operational workflow.
• May manage an assigned portion of the budget.
• Reviews and selects materials for collections, reviews lost/damaged/missing/outdated items and determines replacements.
• May deliver materials to patrons or other locations.
• Trains and directs volunteers in assigned duties.
• Answers patron questions and instructs patrons in use of library systems.
• Creates purchase orders and sends to appropriate vendors.
• Locates materials for patrons, retrieves reserve books, renews and checks books in and out, and receives and records monies.
• Plans, creates, and maintains displays for promotion of collection materials.
• Reviews donated items for potential addition to collection, responds to memorial donations, and coordinates donation program.
• Interacts extensively, both in person and over the telephone, with patrons, district-wide staff, management, outside agencies, vendors, and other libraries.
• Uses various computer systems to enter, edit, and retrieve information; assigns call numbers and ensures appropriate documentation utilizing library systems.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• May oversee and train volunteers and part-time staff.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and City staff, promoting a harmonious and effective workplace.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Equivalent to two (2) years of college-level coursework in library sciences; AND four (4) years of library customer service/support experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as determined by Human Resources.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Library services, functions, reference materials, and automated systems.
• Standard terminology and practices of library support work.
• Library public desk etiquette and methods of providing information.
• Business arithmetic.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment.
• Computer applications related to library services.
• Financial record keeping and bookkeeping practices and techniques.
• Record keeping principles and practices.
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