Library Assistant (Part-time)

City of El Segundo•El Segundo, CA

16h

About The Position

This part-time, at-will position is exempt from the classified service. Under limited supervision, the Library Assistant performs library administrative support and designated technical-related work. The role supports the El Segundo community through library services and requires a personable, reliable, self-motivated team player who can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Reporting to a Senior Librarian, the selected candidate will provide warm, welcoming customer service and represent the Recreation, Parks, and Library Department professionally when interacting with the public, staff, city executives, and elected officials. The position requires availability on Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Duties include coordinating selected library activities, developing and conducting library programs, maintaining library records, helping patrons use library resources, and assisting with ordering, cataloging, classification, display, maintenance, and replacement of library materials. The position also prepares program and departmental documents and publicity materials, maintains records and filing systems, and provides guidance and training to other staff. The typical work setting is a library. A combination of education and experience may qualify. The typical qualifications are two years of increasingly responsible library experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus high school graduation or a GED and college coursework in library science or liberal arts. No license or certification is required. A background check is required. City employees may be called upon to serve as disaster service workers in the event of a disaster.

Requirements

Availability to work Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Two years of increasingly responsible library experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
High school graduation or GED and college coursework in library science or liberal arts.
Knowledge of library operations, office administration, typical office equipment and computer programs, library software, cataloging rules and resources, the Dewey decimal system, book processing procedures, and automated library systems.
Skill in operating typical office equipment and word-processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
Skill in English composition, grammar, and punctuation; alphabetizing and numerically sorting materials; composing letters and reports; presenting ideas orally and in writing; conducting research and preparing reports; following instructions and procedures; responding to inquiries and complaints using public relations techniques; and maintaining effective working relationships.
Ability to successfully pass the required background check.

Responsibilities

Coordinate selected activities within the library.
Develop and conduct library programs.
Maintain library records.
Help the public use the library and its resources, facilities, equipment, and services.
Instruct patrons on computerized card catalogs, the online public access catalog, reference materials, and equipment; assist patrons with researching and locating materials.
Assist with ordering, cataloging, classification, and display of books and other materials.
Assist with maintenance and replacement of books, periodicals, and other materials.
Develop documents, bibliographies, records, and publicity materials for library programs or the department.
Maintain records and filing systems.
Provide guidance and training to other staff.
Represent the Recreation, Parks, and Library Department professionally when interacting with the public, staff, city executives, and elected officials.