Torrance Public Library - Library Assistant I (temporary)

If you are interested in this temporary appointment opportunity, please send a resume and a letter of interest to Heather Firchow, Senior Librarian, Youth Services, by Friday, December 13, 2013.  If you have any questions about the position, please contact Heather Firchow, Senior Librarian, Youth Services. 

Heather E. Firchow

Heather Firchow| Senior Librarian, Youth Services | Torrance Public Library | 3301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503 |310.781.7573 voice | 310.618.5952 FAX | HFirchow@TorranceCa.Gov | www.Library.TorranceCa.Gov

The Torrance Public Library has a temporary employment opportunity for the position of Library Assistant I in the Youth Services Department. The position is a paid position that last for up to 6 months.

Duration: Temporary Appointment (maximum 6 months)

Salary: $18.26/hr

Duties: The Library Assistant I is a full-time position, working out of the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library. This position reports to the Youth Services Supervisor. This position staffs the Youth Services desk typically 2-4 hours each day including two nights per week, and alternate Saturdays working with the Youth Services Supervisor. The current major duties are tracking and compiling statistics and data entry, creating Excel reports, and providing reference and readers advisory services to the public. This person also provides support to the Youth Services Librarians at the branches by distributing program supplies and PR materials. The Library Assistant I may be asked to assist the Library Assistant II with the installation and creation and of displays.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills to interact with peers, the public, and subordinates
• The ability to adapt to changes
• Knowledge of library ILS systems
• Interest in or desire to acquire knowledge and experience in Services to Youth
• The ability to work day or evening shifts and Saturdays

Hours:
The hours for this position are Monday and Thursday 9am-6pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12pm-9pm, and alternating Fridays from 9am-6pm and Saturdays from 9am-5:30pm.