Extra-Help Library Assistant I (Law Library)

Full Job Description

Please note the following:

• This recruitment is being established on behalf of the Law Library and is not a Merced County position.
• The current vacancy is for a part-time position with the Merced County Law Library.
• This position does not include benefits and is approved to work up to 29 hours a week.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide assistance to patrons in locating materials and instructs in the use of library materials, card and on-line catalogs.
  
• Process requests for books, or other materials through the Interlibrary Loan system.
  
• Explain library rules and procedures.
  
• Issue library cards.
  
• Processes returned books.
  
• Shelves and prepares library materials for circulation.
  
• Search for lost or misplaced materials.
  
• Research less complex reference questions.
  
• Presents programming, story times, tours, and outreach events.
  
• Maintain records of materials overdue.
  
• Collect fines or fees.
  
• Organize and display material.
  
• Create and assemble visual aids.
  
• May plan and promote special activities and weekly programs such as story time and the summer reading program.
  
• May conduct library tours.
  
• Identify problems and may take action to correct or refer to superior as needed.
  
• May train and/or direct the work of extra-help or work program participants.
  
• Operate typewriter, microfiche, computers, and other office machines.
  
• Utilize the computer to catalog library materials and maintain the community services information file.
  
• Perform copy cataloging of fiction and new editions of books.
  
• May utilize computer to make flyers, signs, holdings, lists, overbuys and letters.
  
• May keep routine statistical data.
  
• May train to initiate correspondence with publishers to resolve difficulties with orders or invoices.
  
• Train/Index and maintain special collections including telephone books and documents.
  
• May train/assist with library automation projects and the on-line cataloging of materials.
  
• Research and assist patrons with reference questions.
  
• May keep statistics of daily circulation and other data.
  
• May be assigned to the Bookmobile.

Requirements

Library Assistant I
Experience:
Two (2) years of clerical experience, preferably including experience in library clerical work. (General college coursework may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis)

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate typewriter, microfiche, computers, and other office machines.
  
• Communicate effectively with others in person, in writing, and over the telephone.
  
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
  
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
  
• Respond appropriately to situations.
  
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
  
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
  
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
  
• Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
  
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
  
• Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
  
• Frequently lift and move with help, objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
  
• Occasionally lift and move with help, objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  
• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.
  
  

Knowledge of:

• Computer applications for library services.
  
• Books, sources, bibliographies, reference materials, and classification systems.
  
• Techniques for effective community services.
  
• Organization and functions of a public library.
  
• Library policies and procedures.
  
  

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of library clerical work.
  
• Assists patrons in the use of library facilities and materials.
  
• Research and locate library materials using on-line catalog.
  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with the patrons and others.
  
  

Typing Skills:

• Type at a corrected rate of 40 words per minute from clear copy.