Checks library materials in and out for patrons and prepares materials for return to the circulating collection
Registers new patrons by verifying identification, ensuring that the registration form is complete and entering appropriate information into online database
Collects fees and overdue fines
Opens and closes the library facility following established procedures
Answers routine directional and informational questions in person and by telephone
Solves basic problems involving procedures, staff and patrons
Refers more difficult questions to appropriate library staff
Uses personal computers and other library equipment to enter, edit and delete bibliographic, periodical, and patron record information in an online database, catalog and other files
Performs copy cataloging and classification of library materials
Retrieves and shelves books and other library materials
Receives and sorts incoming mail and deliveries and prepares materials for mailing
May prepare and maintain displays and exhibits
May provide basic reference and reader's advisory services
Performs other related duties as assigned
For Support Services Division:
Maintain and update iPad/IPod/Chromebook/e-device inventory
Maintain and load the 3M inventory wand for staff use
Maintain and update Youth Services mobile Laptop lab
Maintain Central and Northside AV meeting/program rooms
Support Library staff with daily desktop support
Monitor Command Center for selfcheck or gate issues and track statistics
Monitor public computers across 3 locations
Backup technology staff on Library homepage
Backup technology staff on public computer backups
Research and test new software and public technology trends
Maintain and support both Techlogic sorting systems
Troubleshoot public technology issues across multiple platforms
Maintain all technology equipment inventories
Remove and recycle old technology equipment
Support Library staff for public computer classes
Assist with special AV setups for City/Public meetings
Work with Building Maintenance on special projects
Research advanced features of public security software
Library Assistant II:
Under general supervision:
Checks library materials in and out for patrons and prepares materials for return to the circulating collection
Registers new patrons by verifying identification, ensuring that the registration form is complete and entering appropriate information into online database
Collects fees and overdue fines
Opens and closes the library facility following established procedures
A nswers routine directional and informational questions in person, and by telephone
Refers more difficult reference questions to appropriate professional library staff
Uses personal computers and other library equipment to enter, edit, and maintain bibliographic, periodical, reserve, and patron record information in an online database, catalog and other files
Performs copy cataloging and classification of library materials
Receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail and deliveries and prepares materials for mailing
M ay prepare and maintain displays and exhibits
Compiles data and prepares summary activity reports, including circulation and other statistics
Assesses damaged materials and creates charges in computer system
Processes interlibrary loans, reserves, or periodicals
Assigns routine tasks and provides instruction to Library Pages and Library Assistant I's
May provide basic reference and reader's advisory services
Assists in selecting, ordering and receiving library materials
Assists in developing procedures, publicity, and other written documents
Solves complex problems involving procedures, staff, and patrons
May coordinate volunteer program
Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements :
Library Assistant I:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Requirements:
Completion of sixty (60) semester units or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university; and
One (1) year of recent full-time experience involving direct public contact and/or clerical work.
Possible Substitutions:
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one (1) year of experience for thirty (30) semester units or forty five (45) quarter units
Desirable Qualification:
1 year of recent full time experience involving computer technical support
Library Assistant II:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Requirements:
Completion of sixty (60) semester units or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university, and
Two (2) years of recent full-time paraprofessional library experience