Library Associate

Salary: $30.38 - $37.94 Hourly
Location : CA, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number:
Division: Public Services 1
Department: Central Santa Rosa Library
Opening Date: 04/17/2025
Closing Date: 5/8/:59 PM Pacific

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Description
Sonoma County Library

Announces an Employment Opportunity

LIBRARY ASSOCIATE - CENTRAL SANTA ROSA LIBRARY

20 HOURS PER WEEK - PART-TIME

We currently have one part-time Library Associate vacancy at the Central Santa Rosa Library.

Under general supervision, the part-time position performs a wide range of library tasks; assists patrons by answering reference and other questions and in selecting library materials; and performs related duties as required. Conversational Spanish bilingual skills are strongly preferred.

THE POSITION:

Please see the attached job specifications for full details about this position.

TYPICAL TASKS include, but are not limited to:
•  Receives and responds to questions from patrons concerning resources; answers reference questions from patrons or directs more difficult reference questions to appropriate librarian.
•  Advises patrons of library policies, procedures, and services in person and over the telephone.
•  Uses the online catalog and other resources to assist patrons in locating and selecting books and reference materials; instructs patrons in the use of library equipment and resources including the Internet; conducts subject searches.
•  Uses a computer to enter and retrieve information, locate library materials and charge and discharge materials; receives and processes requests and holds.
•  May assist in compiling booklists and pathfinders and answering reference questions in the area of specialty.
•  Receives inter-library loan requests; searches relevant database systems; confirms orders; upon receipt, verifies order and forwards item to patron; follows-up on items to ensure a timely return to originating library.
•  Assists the Branch Manager or others with various administrative tasks and programs.
•  Maintains shelf order; collects and accounts for fees and fines and makes deposits as necessary; keeps library records; writes reports. KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:
•  Principles and practices of paraprofessional library work, including library reference, readers' advisory, and other library services.
•  Principles, techniques, and procedures in cataloging, indexing, classifying, and organizing library materials.
•  Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Library staff. Ability to:
•  Organize own work and the work of others, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
•  Interpret, explain, and apply all relevant Library policies and procedures, and applicable Federal and State laws, codes, and regulations.
•  Use computer and other technology, including software, hardware, and the Internet sufficient to be able to assist customers, conduct research, prepare reports, and use email and other communications technologies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; and two (2) years of work experience in library services. Conversational Spanish bilingual skills strongly preferred.
SALARY RANGE: $30.38/hour to $37.94/hour plus prorated benefits

(Spanish Bi-lingual pay eligible upon passing required testing)
CLOSING DATE: 11:59 p.m ., Thursday, May 8, 2025
OCTOBER 2015
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

LIBRARY ASSOCIATE
Represented

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, provides excellent customer service, performs a variety of paraprofessional duties that follow established procedures and involve a variety of library support services such as reference, readers' advisory, and collection maintenance and management; provides direct patron support through instruction and aid in the use of library resources; provides supplemental circulation services; may be assigned as the Person-in-Charge in the absence of higher-level Library staff; and performs related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from a Central Branch Manager, Branch Manager, or other management or supervisory staff. May provide work direction, training, and functional supervision to clerical or technical staff and/or volunteers.
Class Characteristics
This is the journey-level class in the Library Associate series, functioning as support staff to a Branch Manager or Librarian by assisting patrons with reference questions and readers' advisory. Direct customer service is further provided through instruction and aid in the use of library resources including the catalog, databases, and equipment, as well as through supplemental circulation services as needed. Incumbents participate in managing the collection through assisting in ordering activities. Employees in this classification also regularly assist with collection maintenance by determining condition of materials and mending, discarding, or labeling as needed. Participation in shelf maintenance activities including shelving, arranging, and weeding is also common. At this level incumbents work independently within identified parameters and resolve problems of diverse scope where analysis requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Performance expectations include the application of broad job knowledge in performance of the full range of responsibilities within the classification. This class is distinguished from the Senior Library Associate class in that the latter performs a variety of complex paraprofessional library support duties of a specialized nature, provides lead direction, or may be assigned responsibility for the administration of a Special Collection or oversight of a Rural Station.

Examples of typical JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
•  Receives and responds to questions from patrons concerning resources; answers reference questions from patrons or directs more difficult reference questions to appropriate Librarian.
•  Advises patrons of library policies, procedures, and services in person and over the telephone.
•  Uses the online catalog and other resources to assist patrons in locating and selecting books and reference materials; instructs patrons in the use of library equipment and resources including the Internet; conducts subject searches.
•  Uses a computer to enter and retrieve information, locate library materials and charge and discharge materials; receives and processes requests and holds.
•  May suggest selection of books and materials for purchase; assists in resource allocation and budget tracking.
•  May perform material ordering and bibliographic support for particular collections which includes assisting in compiling booklists and pathfinders; compiling orders from buyer's lists and librarian selections and answering reference questions in the area of a specialty.
•  Receives inter-library loan requests; searches relevant database systems; confirms orders; upon receipt, verifies order and forwards item to patron; follows up on items to ensure a timely return to originating library.
•  Maintains shelf order including the shelving, arranging, and weeding of books and materials.
•  Collects and accounts for fees and fines and makes deposits as necessary; keeps library records; may prepare cash reconciliations; may prepare related documentation.
•  Assists the Central Branch Manager, Branch Managers, and Librarians with various administrative tasks and programs.
•  May be scheduled as Person-in-Charge in the absence of higher-level Library staff.
•  Responds to suggestions, requests, or concerns from library users or community members.
•  Compiles library activity reports and statistics.
•  Performs other duties as assigned. COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of:
•  Principles and practices of paraprofessional library work, including library reference, readers' advisory, and other library services.
•  Principles, techniques, and procedures in cataloging, indexing, classifying . click apply for full job details