LIBRARY ASSISTANT (PART-TIME) Job at City of Riverside in Riverside

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Library Assistant (Part-Time) to fill one 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 months.

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. To learn more about the Library click here.

Responsibilities

• 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 library procedures; 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 collection; file, sort, 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 and supplies; 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 the library; 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 other activities; acquire grants and other sources of funding; provide 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.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Six (6) months experience in library or customer service.
• Must be able to work part-time or irregular schedules including evenings and weekends.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• The completion of supplemental college or business-related coursework.
• Experience providing exceptional customer service.
• Library experience.

Application Process

• Completed Employment Application.
• Completed Supplemental Questionnaire.

FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

Important Information On Scheduling Assessments. If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.