Part Time Library Jobs in Murrieta, CA (NOW HIRING)

Description $17.25 Hourly Up to 1000 Hours Per Fiscal Year Maximum Number of Applicants : 150 Make a Difference, One Patron at a Time. Join our library team and help create a welcoming, accessible experience for everyone who walks through our doors. From connecting patrons with the resources, they need to keeping collections organized and supporting programs and events, you'll play an important role in helping our library serve the community

If you're organized, service-minded, comfortable with technology, and enjoy working with people, we'd love to have you grow with us. Under supervision, performs a variety of customer service and clerical tasks to support library operations. Exercises no supervision.

Examples of Duties Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Sorts books, publications, and other items according to established procedures and returns them to shelves or designated areas; Performs routine circulation tasks required to serve the public including checking the status of patron accounts, checking in and out library materials; Assists patrons with material searches and the use of library equipment; Performs clerical activities such as filing, typing, and data entry; Assists in setting up rooms for programs, meetings, and special events; and Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: Basic library operating principles, including confidentiality of customer information; Basic record keeping principles and procedures; Principles and practices of customer services; Modern office practices, methods and computer equipment; and English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation. Ability to: Learn to perform a variety of library clerical duties; Learn, interpret, and apply library rules and regulations; Ability to become familiar with technical library services and learn online bibliographic systems; Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized library services software applications programs; Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Interact effectively and sensitively with individuals from diverse backgrounds; and Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Education: Possession of a High School Diploma or Equivalent. Experience: No required experience. Special Requirements: Essential functions require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to work in a standard library environment; Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, carry items up and down staircases, push and lift up to 40 pounds; and Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Supplemental Information IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate "See Resume".

Proof of education, such as but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees, must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service.

This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline. Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process. Please note, the City of Redlands' preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail.

As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify, and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Sophia Diaz at sdiaz@cityofredlands.org or Julie Maher at jmaher@cityofredlands.org.