Library Assistant I - Multiple Divisions
About The Position
The Library is recruiting for several part-time Library Assistant positions to assist in the following service areas: i) Children's and Family Services (Early Childhood) and ii) Adult, Teen, and Technology Services. This position might be perfect for you if: You are passionate about working with the community and believe that libraries Ignite Curiosity, Transform Lives, and Create Community! You enjoy working with people of all ages, meeting new people, and building community relationships. You have a strong commitment to excellent customer service. You are a great listener and have strong communication and interpersonal skills. You enjoy working as part of a high-functioning and dynamic team. You enjoy thinking outside of the box and thrive in environments where creativity, flexibility, and the ability to multi-task are highly desired. You want to help improve the quality of life for those living in the City of Rancho Cucamonga and beyond. Candidates may be considered for one or both service areas based on their interests, education, and experience: i) Children and Family Services (Early Childhood) and ii) Adult, Teen, and Technology Services. All Library Assistants will: Provide excellent customer service for all ages at the Library's blended service desks. Connect guests of all ages with information, library materials, technology, and print and electronic resources. Contribute to creating a welcoming, safe, and enjoyable space for community members of all ages. Children's and Family Services (Early Childhood): Contribute to and support the work of the Children and Family Services team. May organize, present, and assist with quality programs for young children (ages 0-5) and families, including storytimes, cultural arts programs, large-scale special events, and the Summer Reading Program. Assist with collection-related tasks, create library displays, participate in library outreach, and conduct library tours. Adult, Teen, and Technology Services Contribute to and support the work of multiple library divisions. May organize, present, and assist with quality programs for multi-aged audiences including cultural arts programs, large-scale special events, and the Summer Reading Program. Assist with collection-related tasks, create library displays, participate in library outreach, and conduct library tours.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in Library Science, six units of college-level technical library courses, one year of library experience or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of library work; the use of library indexes, catalogs, and simple reference sources.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public, especially children.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service for all ages at the Library's blended service desks.
- Connect guests of all ages with information, library materials, technology, and print and electronic resources.
- Contribute to creating a welcoming, safe, and enjoyable space for community members of all ages.
- Contribute to and support the work of the Children and Family Services team.
- May organize, present, and assist with quality programs for young children (ages 0-5) and families, including storytimes, cultural arts programs, large-scale special events, and the Summer Reading Program.
- Assist with collection-related tasks, create library displays, participate in library outreach, and conduct library tours.
- Contribute to and support the work of multiple library divisions.
- May organize, present, and assist with quality programs for multi-aged audiences including cultural arts programs, large-scale special events, and the Summer Reading Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
