Library Clerk I-Iv

City of Long Beach•Long Beach, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under supervision, performs a wide variety of entry and journey-level clerical library duties; interfaces with patrons in providing public and technical library services. This role involves performing circulation and service desk duties using an automated system to check out and check in library materials, collect fines and fees, and register new borrowers. The position requires interpreting and resolving questions regarding library circulation policies, receiving refunds, reconciling cash, and preparing cash receipt reports. Responsibilities also include ordering and maintaining records for library books and materials, assisting in routine cataloging, typing letters, reports, forms, and notices, and maintaining statistical and other records. The role involves operating standard office machines, developing, maintaining, and disseminating directory information, and assisting professional or para-professional staff with program preparation. Additionally, the position may involve operating and making minor repairs to audiovisual equipment, using book bins, book trucks, and similar equipment, operating delivery vehicles, preparing displays and exhibits, opening and closing libraries, and for Grade Levels III-IV, interviewing, selecting, evaluating, supervising, and disciplining subordinates. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

One (1) year of paid, full-time equivalent experience in performing routine clerical and customer service duties in a library system or equivalent customer service environment (e.g., banks, retail, etc.).
OR Six (6) months of paid, full-time equivalent experience performing routine clerical duties with the City of Long Beach Public Library System.
OR Completion of twelve (12) college units in library science or a library technician program (proof required).
Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing.
Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form.
Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date.
Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.
Knowledge of standard library practices.
Ability to interact with a wide variety of people in a courteous and effective manner.
Ability to use a computer and peripherals.
Ability to perform clerical duties which requires a knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mathematics.
Some positions require the routine lifting of 20 to 40 pounds with or without accommodation.
Willingness to work part-time or irregular schedules including evenings and weekends and travel between the various city libraries.
A valid motor vehicle operator's driver’s license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel, may be required for some assignments.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/Biliterate skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog) is desired for some positions.

Responsibilities

Perform circulation and service desk duties using an automated system to check out and check in library materials, collect fines and fees, and register new borrowers.
Interpret and resolve questions regarding library circulation policies.
Receive refunds, reconcile cash, and prepare cash receipt reports.
Order and maintain records for library books and materials.
Assist in routine cataloging of library books and materials.
Type letters, reports, forms, and notices.
Maintain statistical and other records.
Operate standard office machines.
Develop, maintain, and disseminate directory information.
Assist professional or para-professional staff with program preparation.
Operate and make minor repairs to audiovisual equipment.
May use book bins, book trucks, and similar equipment.
May operate delivery vehicles.
May prepare displays and exhibits.
May open and close libraries.
May interview, select, evaluate, supervise and discipline subordinates (Grade Level III-IV).