Torrance - Torrance Public Library - 2 Library Assistant I Positions - Part Time (Temp)

The Torrance Public Library has a two temporary employment opportunities for the position of Library Assistant I in Youth Services and in Circulation Services. These are paid positions that last for up to 6 months.

Position: Library Assistant I in the Youth Services

Duration: Temporary Appointment (maximum 6 months) – estimated start date 6/8/15.

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, reconciling budget entries, some paperback book and magazine processing 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 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.

Position: Library Assistant I in Circulation Services

Duration: Temporary Appointment (maximum 6 months) – estimated start date 6/15/15.

Salary: $18.26/hr

Duties: 

• The Library Assistant I is a full-time position, working out of the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library Circulation work unit. 
• This person works three to four hours per day on the service desk to assist patrons with checkout, paying fines and fees, and library cards. 
• This person responsible for library card registrations and verification, updating library accounts, processing requested items, contacting patrons for items returned with missing or damage pieces, billing patrons for lost items, and other circulation issues as needed. 

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
• The ability to work day or evening shifts and Saturdays

Hours:

The hours for this position are Monday through Wednesday 9am-6pm, Thursdays 12pm-9pm, and alternating Fridays from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. -5:30p.m.

If you are interested in the temporary appointment opportunity in either Youth Services or Circulation Services please send a resume and a letter of interest to Heather Firchow, Senior Librarian, Youth Services, by Wednesday, May 20, 2015 by 6:00 p.m. with either Youth Services or Circulation Services in your Subject Line. hfirchow@torranceca.gov