Library Assistant; Part-Time

Library Assistant (Part-Time)

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Library Assistant (Part-Time) to fill one (1) vacancy in the Neighborhood Services Division of the Library Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months. Library Assistant performs a wide variety of routine to moderately difficult clerical library duties;

to interact with the public in providing library services. The Mission of the Riverside Public Library is to be the cultural and learning center for the community, encouraging the joy and wonder of reading, the wisdom of diverse ideas, and the power of lifelong learning.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve and provide customer service at circulation desk; use automated system to check-in and check-out library materials, register new customers, and issue library cards.
• Operate computer to process orders for new books, book withdrawals, transfers, acquisitions, and inventory control; search for reserve requests and notify customers when request is filled.
• Assist with service to customers by answering information questions, giving directions and making referrals to professional staff; help patrons in locating materials, reserving materials, securing holds, and basic use of library equipment and computers; answer telephone inquiries and issue new and replacement library cards.
• Assist customers in the operation and use of microfiche readers, copiers, microfilm readers, computers, and other Library equipment; assist with basic machine maintenance.
• Serve at the reference desk, respond to questions regarding library circulation policies and; research location of materials for various customer requests.
• Process overdue fine notices as required; collect, record, and account for fines; maintain and update delinquent files and issue receipts for paid items.
• Assist with the maintenance and development of the, and organize books for cataloging, search shelves for overdue and lost books, and clean, mend, and perform minor repairs on library materials.
• Order, review, and distribute materials; process new books, current periodicals, paperbacks, slip covers materials, and other library materials.
• Maintain various files, records, statistics, and data; create reports and tally daily cash receipts.
• Perform general clerical support including typing of lists, labels, and cards; sort and distribute mail, correspondence, and other materials. Assist in the preparation and maintenance of bulletin boards and informational areas in; support the creation of programs, clubs, and workshops for the libraries; set up displays and eclectic educational areas.
• Participate in the promotion of the library services through public relations, publicity, endorsement of library events, marketing, community awareness drives, fundraising, and; acquires grants and other sources of funding; provides marketing and graphic design work.
• When required provide leadership of branch daily operations in the absence of upper management; open and close branch libraries as assigned; provide statistical analysis and data organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

Graduation from high school or equivalent. The completion of supplemental college or business related course work is highly desirable.

Experience:

Six (6) months experience in library or customer service. Necessary Special Requirements:
Must be able to work part-time or irregular schedules including evenings and weekends.

Documents required at the time of application:

• Completed Employment Application
• Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - General Unit The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members
• Retirement for New Members
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation
• Leave Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account
• State Disability Insurance
• Vacation Accrual