Library Associate

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Library Associate 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. The Library Associate performs specialized, para-professional library work to assist in the operation of a small to medium sized library branch facility.

Oversees and guides the circulation, distribution, and acquisition activities within the library.

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

• Plan, schedule, lead, supervise, and participate in the operations of a small to medium sized library branch and its activities; oversee the mechanical and general upkeep of the library.
• Interview and participate in the selection of staff; schedule, assign, train, review, support lower-level associates, technicians, and library volunteers.
• Explain policies, procedures, and objectives to the library circulation staff through written directives or oral communications.
• Oversee and assist in processing inter-branch and interlibrary loans; review system book requests to determine alternative sources; receive and process reserve requests, search owned materials, and request reference assistance.
• Place orders for library materials, monitor budget for fund availability, and select and requisition office equipment and supplies.
• Maintain collection by searching for information concerning additions, replacements, and withdrawals; perform other inventory maintenance tasks as needed.
• Select, review, rotate, and check in books; assist in arrangement of books and materials and make decisions on the disposition of outdated materials within assigned subject area.
• Develop, implement, and conduct a variety of library related educational programs and activities, including story time, library tours, and instructional classes in library use as assigned; develop programs for adults, teens, and children.
• Participate in the preparation and presentation of workshops and training for staff development.
• Prepare reading lists and bibliographies; prepare bulletin board displays; assist in the development of special projects, programs, and services; provide outreach and marketing.
• Serve at the reference desk and respond to moderately difficult or technical reference and information questions; search bibliographic information and provide research to assist with other related questions.
• Oversee and assist in the registration of new customers; explain and enforce library policies and procedures, assist customers in selecting and in making effective use of library materials, and instruct customers in the use of the library and availability of materials.
• Direct and participate in the maintenance of various files and records; prepare reports on circulation, registration, book stock, and collection of fines; compile reference, technology, and informational statistics, tally daily cash receipts, and prepare cash reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Library Technology, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Humanities, or Liberal Arts.

Two (2) years’ experience working in a library with program management and customer service.

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience participating in grant writing, implementation, or reporting.
• Experience working with children, teens, and/or adult audiences.
• Experience in public speaking and presentation skills, including presenting programs to medium and large groups.

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