Job Description
Salary: $26.44 - $30.90 Hourly
Location : Commerce, CA
Job Type: PART-TIME
Job Number: 2024-1023
Department: Library Services
Opening Date: 10/23/2024
Closing Date: 11/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION Under general supervision, provides journey level clerical and technical duties in support of library operations including receiving and processing library materials; provides customer service to library patrons and staff; maintains library computer and other records of library resources as appropriate for the division assigned
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The following duties ARE NOTintended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
The duties and responsibilities performed may be unique to the division served. For example, Library Assistants assigned to Technical Services may focus on processing library materials, those assigned to a branch may have some additional responsibilities during opening and closing processes, those assigned to the circulation desk may spend more time assisting the public and collecting fees. The following is a general description of the primary duties and responsibilities:
- Provides assistance and customer services in a courteous and respectful manner; assists patrons in finding materials, performing research, and locating reference materials; conducts reference interviews to determine patron needs; demonstrates and explains computerized resources, including Internet searches; responds to telephone requests for information.
- Utilizes library computer software programs to perform routine database entry tasks in support of Database Specialist.
- Provides customer service in selecting, borrowing and returning library materials; assists patrons within scope of training, and responds to requests within the scope of authority.
- Maintains library in a clean and orderly condition; shelves all returned books, periodicals, media and materials according to standard procedures and the library classification system; shelves books and library materials in designated areas.
- Performs support tasks at opening and closing of the library, such as relocating shelving units and furnishings, and setting up displays and meeting rooms for specific applications and events.
- Assists with preparation and presentation of library programs and special events; recommends additions to Library collection; assists with ordering materials and supplies; assists with newsletters and other marketing projects.
- Receives and processes library materials for the collection; applies barcodes, security strips, spine labels, genre labels, and bookplates; repairs library materials and equipment as needed.
- Registers new patrons following established procedures; maintains patron library card records.
- Collects late fees and fines and reconciles cash account.
- Picks up and delivers books, materials, mail and supplies.
- Performs basic clerical, bookkeeping and administrative office duties; compiles statistics and assists with preparing reports as required.
- Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and City information.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent GED.
AND
Two (2) years of work experience in library services.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Required Licenses or Certifications: A valid California driver's license and safe driving record is desirable and may be required.
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave
- The City shall match employee deferred compensation contribution in an amount not to exceed 5% of the employee's gross salary contribution per pay period
- Part-time employees are not eligible for CalPERS Retirement Benefits
City of Commerce, CA
Job Tags
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