Library Bookmobile Specialist (Part-Time)

City of Azusa•Azusa, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Library Department is now hiring a Part-Time Library Bookmobile Specialist! This position drives, organizes, and maintains the Library’s Bookmobile, preparing it for events by loading materials, setting them up at event sites, and assisting patrons. The specialist also provides patron assistance at Bookmobile locations, checks out materials, processes cards, and responds to account inquiries. Responsibilities include processing and mending books, shelving materials, performing routine inventory, identifying materials for weeding, and cleaning/maintaining the Bookmobile. Additionally, the role involves providing reference assistance at Library service desks.

Requirements

HS/GED
One (1) year of experience driving a bus or van and in assisting the public in providing customer service.
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
Knowledge of library procedures, methods, and equipment.
Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.
Knowledge of library systems and technology.
Knowledge of customer service policies and procedures.
Ability to safely operate a vehicle.
Ability to provide assistance and support to patrons.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to use desktop software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and overhead presentations.
Ability to troubleshoot laptops and library equipment.

Responsibilities

Drives the Bookmobile to and from designated locations; retrieves and returns the Bookmobile for each shift.
Plans and determines locations for Bookmobile stops and other library programs.
Inspects technology to ensure proper functioning; stores equipment after each stop.
Provides assistance to patrons at Bookmobile locations.
Checks out materials; processes cards; responds to account inquiries.
Processes and mends books; prepares materials for circulation.
Shelves materials inside the Bookmobile; performs routine inventory; identifies materials for potential weeding.
Cleans and maintains the Bookmobile.
Provides reference assistance at Library service desks.
Performs other duties as assigned.