Overview

Position Title: LIBRARY ASSOCIATE

Company: City Of Riverside

Location: Riverside, California, US

Job Description:

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Library Associate to fill three (3) vacancies in the Library Department.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, schedule, supervise, and participate fully in the day to day operations of a small to medium sized library branch; or supervise the circulation, distribution, or acquisitions functions.
  • Supervise the mechanical maintenance and physical upkeep of the library.
  • Interview and select staff; schedule, assign, train, review, and correct the work of assigned staff including entry level Library Associates, Library Technicians, Library Assistants, Library Pages, and volunteers.
  • Serve the Central Library as well as all branches in regard to troubleshooting operating complaints, diagnosing sources of problems, and providing training to library staff.
  • Explain policies, procedures, and objectives to the library circulation staff through written directives or oral communications.
  • Assist in the development of special projects, programs, and services.
  • Oversee and assist in processing inter-branch and interlibrary loans; review system book requests to determine alternative sources; receive and process reserve requests; search owned materials; request reference assistance from Central Library as needed.
  • Search for bibliographic information; using bibliographic utilities, search for catalog records to match material; complete cataloging process.
  • Place orders for library materials; monitor budget for fund availability; select and requisition office equipment and supplies.
  • Maintain collection by searching for information concerning additions, replacements, and withdrawals; perform other inventory maintenance tasks as needed.
  • Select and review books; check in new books and rotate “new” bookshelf; assist in arrangement of books and materials; make decisions on the disposition of outdated materials within assigned subject area.
  • Develop, implement, and conduct a variety of library related educational programs and activities, including story hour, library tours, and instructional classes in library use as assigned.
  • Participate in the preparation and presentation of workshops and training for staff development.
  • Prepare reading lists and bibliographies; prepare bulletin board displays.
  • Serve at the reference desk and respond to moderately difficult or technical reference and information questions.
  • Supervise and assist in the registration of new customers; explain and enforce library policies and procedures; assist customers in selecting and in making effective use of library materials; instruct customers in the use of the library and availability of materials.
  • Complete, or supervise completion of, a variety of complex clerical duties.
  •  Direct and participate in the maintenance of various files and records; prepare reports on circulation, registration, book stock, and collection of fines; compile statistics and data; tally daily cash receipts and prepare cash reports.

Requirements:

  • Possession of a Bachelors Degree (120 semester units) from an accredited college or university in Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Education, or a related field.
  • Experience performing a wide variety of journey level clerical and/or technical duties is highly desirable.
  • Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester units) from an accredited college or university in Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Education or related field.
  • Two years of experience equivalent to a Library Associate including experience with basic reference assistance, customer service, daily operations of a branch, and the operation of the library’s automated circulation system