Stockton - City of Stockton - Library Support Staff (Part-Time)

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Closing Date
Open Until Filled

Salary 
$18.54 - $19.49 Hourly

Location 
City of Stockton, CA
Job Type
Part-Time (19 1/2 Hours per Week)

Summary
The Community Services Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Library Support Staff. This is a part-time position assigned to work at any of the Stockton- San Joaquin County Public Libraries. Library Support Staff will assist customers at the Information and Circulation desks, provide support for library programs serving all ages, and may help in the Literacy and Community Education section.

Incumbents in this position are excluded from the Civil Service system and are unrepresented.

This position works part-time as a Library Support Staff on an "on-call" basis, working up to 19 1/2 hrs per week (hours may vary week to week), without benefits.

Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of tasks related to the delivery of library services support to the public; assignment may be at any of the Library's sites located throughout San Joaquin County; performs related work as assigned.

Class Characteristics
Initially, under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine library support services, including the circulation and retrieval of library materials, assisting patrons with accessing and use of library resources and answering basic reference questions. As increased knowledge and skill are achieved, assignments are carried out with greater independence within established guidelines.

Principle Duties (Illustrative Only)
Performs basic public desk functions at library service desks and mobile points of service.
Checks library materials in and out utilizing computerized systems; empties book drops; shelves materials.
Provides routine clerical and technical support to ensure the timely delivery of information and materials to library patrons.
Provides basic reference and reader's advisory assistance to the public.
Assists patrons with the location and use of library resources and equipment.
Explains library circulation policies and procedures to patrons and maintains accurate patron account information.
Calculates and collects fines and other charges for overdue, lost, or damaged books; records and balances daily receipts.
Troubleshoots basic hardware and software issues, including print management, microform, and photocopy machines.
Issues and updates library cards.
Renews materials and places holds on requested items.
Trains patrons in the use of library catalog and available online resources.
May assist with and perform library branch opening and closing duties.
May assist with preparation and delivery of library programs and instruction.

Minimum Qualifications
Possession of 30-semester units/45 quarter units from an accredited college or university. Library experience is desirable.