Library Technician - Multiple Divisions

City of Rancho Cucamonga•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Library is recruiting for three (3) full-time Library Technician positions to serve in the following divisions: Adult & Teen Services and Children’s & Family Services. Candidates may be considered for one (1) or all the Librarian Technician positions based on interests, education, and experience. Please note that the eligibility list for these recruitments may be used to fill other full-time Library Technician, Library Assistant, and Library Clerk positions. These positions might be perfect for you if: You believe that public libraries Ignite Curiosity, Transform Lives and Create Community. You love working with and helping people of all ages. You have a strong commitment to excellent customer service. You enjoy a fast-paced and energetic work environment. You have a growth mindset, enjoy problem-solving, and thinking outside of the box. You thrive in environments where creativity, flexibility, and the ability to multi-task are highly desired. You are team-oriented and open to change and new ideas. You want to help improve the quality of life for those living in the City of Rancho Cucamonga and beyond. You enjoy being part of a dynamic team.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree and two years of library training, coursework or experience, or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities.
A bachelor’s degree, plus two (2) years of library training, coursework or experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of library service, including Internet searching and website evaluation, online databases, Horizon, Windows, Microsoft office and other standard business software is essential.
Strong commitment to public service.
Ability to organize work and work independently.
Ability to work well in teams as well as lead teams.
Strong ability to communicate both orally and in writing with coworkers, partners, and the public to promote library programs and meet patron needs.
Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

A total of six (6) years of years of library training, coursework or experience.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service at the customer service desks.
Connect guests with information, library materials, technology, and resources in both print and electronic formats.
Contribute to creating a welcoming and enjoyable space for community members of all ages.
Help to create and maintain a safe Library space utilizing the Library's policies and Code of Conduct.
Play a role in creating a thriving and supportive workspace as outlined in the Library’s Team Culture guidelines.
Contribute to and support the work of the Library’s Adult and Teen Services Team.
Organize, present, and assist with quality programs including, but not limited to, book clubs, cultural arts programs, large-scale special events, and the Summer Reading Program.
Assist with collection development, creating library displays, participating in library outreach, and conducting library tours.
Other professional and organizational duties as needed.
Contribute to and support the work of the Library’s Children and Family Services Team.
Organize, present, and assist with quality programs including, but not limited to, storytimes, cultural arts programs, large-scale special events, and the Summer Reading Program.
Assist with collection development, creating library displays, participating in library outreach, and conducting library tours.
Other professional and organizational duties as needed.