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Under general supervision, the Library Assistant performs general and varied non-professional library work requiring basic training and aptitude and assists patrons in the use of library facilities. They perform supplementary clerical work and provide logistical support with library programs and outreach.
Job Responsibility:
Performs circulation duties such as charges and discharges materials
performs physical processing of library materials, such as scanning barcodes, security taping, labeling, and covering
and performs materials maintenance, such as sorting and monitoring proper order of materials
Helps patrons to find materials or resources
Processes applications for patron accounts
Answers routine questions on library procedures and resources
operates, troubleshoots, such as replacing paper, fixing basic paper jams, resetting machines, and provides assistance with library equipment
Receives and records fine payments for overdue, lost or damaged materials
Generates circulation reports and other reports related to library operations
performs data entry and maintenance
Maintains office files
Provides logistical support for library programming and assists with outreach and library promotions in support of the librarian, such as confirming appointments and coordinating with the program lead
Requirements:
Nine (9) semester or twelve (12) quarter units of college course work in library studies
OR One (1) year of clerical experience in a library performing tasks equivalent to Class 3602 Library Page
Some positions may require possession of bilingual skills
May be required to push, pull and lift with assistance objects weighing thirty (30) pounds or more
The ability to lift boxes/bins weighing up to 30 lbs. and ability to move loaded carts weighing up to 250 lbs. will be evaluated during the probationary period