Woodland - County of Yolo - Library Assistant I/II

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yolococa/jobs/2271280/library-assistant-i-ii

Closing Date

12/3/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary Range
Library Assistant I:  $33,772 - $41,050 Annually

Library Assistant II:  $37,630 - $45,739 Annually

Description

The County of Yolo is recruiting to establish an eligible list to fill current and/or future full-time and part-time vacancies in the class of Library Assistant at Yolo County Library. Submitted applications will be screened and those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a written examination.  Candidates who pass the written examination will be placed on an eligible list that will be used to fill regular and/or extra-help vacancies as they become available during the next twelve (12) months.

The candidate selected will be placed at the Library Assistant I or II level depending on their background and experience, and at the discretion of the appointing authority.

Definition
Under close supervision, performs a variety of routine and repetitive library clerical work; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics 
This is the entry level of the library paraprofessional series. Positions in this class are characterized by the performance of routine clerical duties requiring discretion and judgment in applying procedures and guidelines. Considerable public contact is involved in the explanation of library services and functions.

Essential Functions

The following duties are typical of those performed by the incumbents in these classifications; however, other duties may also be required.

Circulation:

Prepares circulation desk for service and checks-out, renews, and checks-in library materials;

Works at the circulation desk and provides high level customer service;

Responds to routine questions from patrons; responds to patron complaints and refers difficult problems to appropriate staff person; Issues library cards;

Assists patrons in requesting books, including inter-library loan;

Explains library's circulation policies and procedures;

Shelves library materials numerically and alphabetically;

Files a variety of items alphabetically;

Explains the layout of library;

Prepares books, newspapers and periodicals for circulation;

Searches shelves and files for requested and overdue materials;

Receives, receipts, and deposits monies paid for fines and fees and lost or damaged materials;

Assists with packing, unpacking, and distributing delivery and new book boxes;

Performs basic troubleshooting of public computers and library equipment.

Technical Services:

Performs routine database maintenance;

Process routine inter-library/inter-branch loan requests;

Prepares and processes routine book orders.

Circulation and Technical Services:

Processes and routes in-coming and out-going mail;

Performs outreach and represents the library in the community;

Provides input into collection development;

Keeps abreast of library developments by attending workshops and educational programs and reading periodicals and specialized literature;

Works on improving customer service skills by attending relevant meetings and/or workshops.

This position may also require the performance of different essential or marginal functions depending upon work locations, assignment or shift.

Employment Standards

Education: Graduation from high school or possession of G.E.D. certificate.

Knowledge of: basic library tools, methods, and procedures; correct English usage and spelling; Dewey decimal classifications system, Library of Congress subject headings, and library filing rules; library functions and services.

Ability to: organize work assignments; follow written and oral instructions; communicate effectively with a wide variety of people of all ages; perform repetitive and detailed tasks with accuracy; interpret and apply library rules and procedures; learn the library collection and provide routine informational assistance; analyze situations and take appropriate action; exercise judgment; work harmoniously and cooperatively with others; work a flexible and changing schedule, including evenings and weekends; use or quickly learn to use, online circulation systems, online catalog, databases and other computer applications; learn, use and apply library policies and procedures, vocabulary and materials.

Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org  or by phone at (530) 666-8055