Library Associate – Part‑time. Under direct supervision performs library materials shelving, facility preparation, patron support, and other library‑specific duties on a part‑time basis. Must work a set schedule that meets the needs of the City and be available to work on Saturdays and other hours as required.
Responsibilities
- Shelves library materials according to alphabetical, numerical, and categorical systems and maintains cleanliness and orderliness of shelves.
- Adequately reads shelves for accuracy and re‑shelves misplaced items.
- Lifts and moves boxes of donations.
- Assists library patrons in use of printers, copy machines, and other audiovisual equipment and handles minor problems with equipment.
- Processes materials for shelf readiness, repairs, or discards.
- Performs a wide range of physical motions that may include routine and repetitive bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, moving, lifting, and carrying library materials and other equipment up to 25 pounds; and pushes books trucks with a force of up to 20 pounds.
- Physically lifts and arranges library furniture and equipment for library programs and facility rentals, and restores the rooms to an orderly condition following their use.
- Performs janitorial tasks as needed.
- Performs minor facility maintenance duties prior to scheduled classes and activities.
- Assists with the supervision of facility rentals and enforces rules applicable to reservation.
- Performs other library‑related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Graduation from high school.
- Age 18 years or older.
- Available to work up to 20 hours a week, Monday‑Sunday.
- Willingness to perform routine, solitary work.
- Ability to learn the Dewey Decimal System and other library filing systems, alphabetize, shelve accurately, and work with acceptable speed and neatness.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to meet the public with courtesy, refer customers to the appropriate service desk, and work harmoniously with other employees.
- Ability to learn and perform repetitive tasks and to organize, prioritize, and pace work duties.
- Ability to communicate clearly and resolve situations diplomatically.
- Knowledge of basic customer service standards.
Physical Requirements
- Perform a wide range of motions that may include routine and repetitive bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, moving, lifting, and carrying library materials and other objects up to 25 pounds; and pushing and pulling book carts with a force of up to 60 pounds consistently throughout a work shift.
- Vision requirements include ability to read written instruction, book covers, and spine labels on books, magazines, and other printed materials.
- Hearing and speaking requirements include ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and co‑workers.
Background Check / Physical Exam
Individuals selected for employment will be required to take and pass a background check (fingerprinting) for all positions and a medical exam for full‑time and permanent part‑time positions. The background check and medical examination are at City expense and are conducted by a law enforcement agency and a physician designated by the City.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Yorba Linda does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment. Any qualified individual with a disability must provide reasonable notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final date of an examination. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees hired by the City must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.