City Of Riverside Job Openings – LIBRARY ASSOCIATE

Overview

Position Title: LIBRARY ASSOCIATE

Company: City Of Riverside

Location: Riverside, California, US

Job Description:

Library Associate’s, under general supervision, perform specialized, para-professional library work; assist in the operation of, or operate a small to medium sized library branch facility; supervise the circulation, distribution, or acquisition functions; and perform other related duties as required.

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books and rotate “new” bookshelf; assist in arrangement of books and materials; make decisions on the disposition of outdated materials within assigned subject area.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.

Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in a related field.
• Experience providing exceptional customer service.
• Library experience.