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Library Aide
Library Aides play a major role in ensuring library patrons can easily find what they are looking for at each branch. Library Aides are often focused on sorting, arranging and shelving library materials; picking up/unloading, checking in and sorting the library book drop; processing new materials; and locating, retrieving, and processing lists of library materials. Library Aides also assist in setting up equipment for library programs, such as story time, and help keep the library neat and welcoming for patrons. Library Aides follow both oral and written instructions and must be able to maintain accuracy in repetitive work over extended periods of time. Library Aides are frequently required to lift and move bins/boxes of materials weighing 30-50 pounds, as well as shelve materials at ground level. The hours for this position are as follows: Wednesday: 9:00 AM 3:00 PM (6 hours) Friday: 11:00 AM 5:00 PM (6 hours) This equals a total of 12 hours per week, or 24 hours per pay period. Our ideal candidate is enthusiastic, friendly, focused, flexible and communicates effectively with coworkers and patrons. The ideal candidate can quickly pivot between tasks in a fast-paced environment, from emptying and sorting a book drop overflowing with returned materials, to locating various materials on the library's shelves that patrons have requested, to assisting the children's librarian set-up for a story time. The ideal candidate also maintains accuracy and attention to detail while completing repetitive tasks with over an extended period of time. Bilingual skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Sierra, and other related computer software programs are highly desirable skills, though not required. Knowledge Of: Alphabetic and numeric filing. Basic math. Basic computer keyboard. Ability To: Learn and apply the Dewey Decimal System. Sort and shelve library materials neatly. Learn library policies, operating procedures and services. Learn and use library equipment, automated library systems, and other software programs related to the work. Learn identification symbols on materials. Process new materials in a neat and concise manner according to format, if working in Technical Services. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered during performance of duties Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and abilities listed in the class specification. Bilingual Testing/Certification:
To be eligible for the bilingual differential, the successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to appointment. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidates possess the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements.
Library Aides play a major role in ensuring library patrons can easily find what they are looking for at each branch. Library Aides are often focused on sorting, arranging and shelving library materials; picking up/unloading, checking in and sorting the library book drop; processing new materials; and locating, retrieving, and processing lists of library materials. Library Aides also assist in setting up equipment for library programs, such as story time, and help keep the library neat and welcoming for patrons. Library Aides follow both oral and written instructions and must be able to maintain accuracy in repetitive work over extended periods of time. Library Aides are frequently required to lift and move bins/boxes of materials weighing 30-50 pounds, as well as shelve materials at ground level. The hours for this position are as follows: Wednesday: 9:00 AM 3:00 PM (6 hours) Friday: 11:00 AM 5:00 PM (6 hours) This equals a total of 12 hours per week, or 24 hours per pay period. Our ideal candidate is enthusiastic, friendly, focused, flexible and communicates effectively with coworkers and patrons. The ideal candidate can quickly pivot between tasks in a fast-paced environment, from emptying and sorting a book drop overflowing with returned materials, to locating various materials on the library's shelves that patrons have requested, to assisting the children's librarian set-up for a story time. The ideal candidate also maintains accuracy and attention to detail while completing repetitive tasks with over an extended period of time. Bilingual skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Sierra, and other related computer software programs are highly desirable skills, though not required. Knowledge Of: Alphabetic and numeric filing. Basic math. Basic computer keyboard. Ability To: Learn and apply the Dewey Decimal System. Sort and shelve library materials neatly. Learn library policies, operating procedures and services. Learn and use library equipment, automated library systems, and other software programs related to the work. Learn identification symbols on materials. Process new materials in a neat and concise manner according to format, if working in Technical Services. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered during performance of duties Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and abilities listed in the class specification. Bilingual Testing/Certification:
To be eligible for the bilingual differential, the successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to appointment. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidates possess the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements.