Library Assistant

JOIN THE CITY OF ORANGE AS A PART-TIME LIBRARY ASSISTANT!
Important Recruitment Information:

The Orange Public Library is looking for a part-time Library Assistant for Reference Services.

Under general supervision, performs complex paraprofessional library work; provides general information and assistance to the public; participates in the activities of a specialized library function; and performs related work as required.

Receives general supervision from a Senior Library Manager or other library management staff. May exercise technical or functional direction over clerical staff and volunteers.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Interprets and applies library policies and procedures for patrons and staff; accesses and retrieves information for library patrons and staff as requested.
• Advises and assists library patrons in the use of library services and tools.
• Establishes and maintains effective customer service for library patrons and provides customer service training for staff.
• Completes or supervises completion of a variety of complex clerical duties including maintaining detailed records, verifying accuracy of information, researching discrepancies and record information.
• Assists with the development of library collections, including ordering, withdrawals, and inventory controls.
• Prepares library exhibits and displays.
• Assists with library programming including conducting story times, book clubs, and special events.
• Participates in community events and outreach activities.
• Prepares signs, fliers, pathfinders,book lists, and other customer aides.
• Assists in the development of a variety of library-related literature-based and educational programs and activities. Participates in meetings, committees, or projects intended to enhance services or promote consistent policies and procedures across the department.
• Participates in professional meetings, workshops, and conferences and continuing education programs as appropriate.
• May exercise functional and technical supervision over assigned library clerical, part-time, and volunteer personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Applications of automated library circulation system.
• General principles of public library services and programs.
• Library classification and cataloging, and bibliographic terminology and practices.
• Basic principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.
• Principles, practices and techniques of public relations, community outreach and service promotion.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including administrative policies and procedures.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Modern office practices and technology, including personal computer hardware and software applications related to the work.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff.

• Perform varied library work accurately and under minimal supervision.
• Access, retrieve, enter, and update information using a computer workstation.
• Organize work and manage projects and programs, including story times.
• Learn, interpret, and apply Federal, State, and local, administrative and departmental laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Schedule and coordinate projects; set priorities; adapt to changing priorities.
• Perform routine clerical work, including maintenance of appropriate records, mathematical calculations, and compiling information for…