Entry Level Library Assistant Jobs in Whittier, CA

The City of Signal Hill is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and customer service-oriented individual to join the City's Library team. OPEN UNTIL FILLED Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time.

This is a part-time position requiring up to approximately 20 hours per week. Weekly work hours may fluctuate and may be reduced.

Under general direction, performs a wide variety of technical library tasks related to materials circulation, acquisition, shelving, storage, cataloging and patron assistance. The Library Aide is the part-time, entry level classification in the library administrative, clerical support series. The Library Aide receives greater supervision and performs simpler and basic library support work than the Library Specialist.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include, but are not limited to the following characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Check out and check in library materials.
• Register new patrons, issue library cards.
• Assist patrons in locating materials; assist patrons in the general use of the Library, instruct patrons in the use of Library equipment, including computers, printers, and photocopiers.
• Shelve materials; verify books are shelved in proper order; move and rearrange materials, as needed.
• Collect fines and fees.
• Prepare overdue notices.
• Assist librarians, as needed.
• Cover, barcode, and label materials in the Library collection.

Marginal Functions

• Perform various related duties as required including assist with library programs, and citywide special events.
• Rearrange books and sections.
• Prepare flyers and library signs; prepare displays and exhibits.

Any combination of education, training, and work experience to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess:

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience: One (1) year of college and preferably some customer service experience. Experience working with children and parents in a story time setting.

License/Certification: Valid Class C California driver's license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance are required.

Specialized Knowledge: Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in Khmer and English sufficiently to perform duties of the position.

Knowledge of:

• Library circulation procedures and principles.
• Modern office methods, practices, and procedures.
• Utilization and care of various types of office machinery and equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and limbs in performing semi-skilled movements such as typing.
• Ability to exert moderate physical effort in sedentary to moderate work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to operate standard equipment and machines used in libraries.
• Ability to operate an office computer and a variety of word processing, internet, and specialized library software applications.
• Ability to repeatedly lift books and other small library materials.
• Ability to work weekend and evening hours.

Mathematical Ability:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide; calculate decimals/percentages.

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to exercise independent judgment involving the evaluation of information.
• Ability to classify, compute and tabulate data and information following a prescribed plan requiring some judgment.
• Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure and sort information; ability to assemble, copy, record and transcribe data.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication:

• Ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information, such as regulations, correspondence, circulation reports, library materials catalogs and general operating instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with library patrons and personnel utilizing a broad base of verbal skills. Ability to advise and interpret to others on how to apply policies, procedure, and library services.
• Ability to maintain lists and schedules.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Working Conditions:

Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work-related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, drag, and push files, paper, documents, and book carts weighing more than 25 pounds is also required.