Chico and Oroville - Butte County - Library Assistant (50%)

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/buttecountyca/jobs/2410173/library-assistant-senior-50

Closing Date
4/30/2019 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary 
$31,408.00 - $42,078.40 Annually

Summary
This is a recruitment for a 50% position in the Library.

Under general supervision, provides a variety of library services to patrons; assists public with acquiring the knowledge and skills to utilize available resources of the library; promotes library and its services to accommodate and fulfill the needs of the community.

Essential Job Functions
Assists patrons with reference questions, the use of materials and equipment such as book selection catalogues and available services covering periodicals, indexes, Public Access Catalog and the Internet.
Participates in book collection development activities; examines resource and collection materials; makes program acquisitions through multiple sources such as news agencies, bookstores, catalogues retailers and markets; reads and evaluates book reviews from professional journals; recommends new book purchases.
Prepares and implements schedule of Family Storytime; greets children and parents attending reading; facilitates activities consisting of reading and discussing selected books, craft activities and educational field trips; interacts with audience and establishes comfortable and relaxed environment; responds to questions and needs of audience.
Conducts outreach functions; attends and participates in meetings with literacy and other community service agencies; advertises and promotes services of children's department through newspapers and schools, distributes flyers and attending community events; assists with fund raising events; provides tour of facilities.
Represents Butte County library at regional library system committees; professional and program development conferences and workshops; participates in discussions; takes notes; shares information with library staff; contacts local officials for assistance with programs.
Works with children of different ages and development abilities, siblings, parents, teachers, school officials, community members and organizations; acts as liaison between participants, Library Literacy Program and participating libraries and schools.
Gathers, compiles and analyzes computerized statistical data for ongoing library records; develops and prepares forms and related documents; maintains and files paperwork; maintains records of donations and writes acknowledgement and appreciation letters; searches and utilizes on-line resources sites for programs, reports, activities collection materials and other functions.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma or GED; some college preferred.
Four (4) years experience working in libraries, teaching or bookstores.
A State of California driver's license may be required.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements
Work is performed in an office environment.
May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
May be exposed to potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases.