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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Library Associate (Part-Time)

Santa Ana, CA

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$21.12/hr - $25.68/hr

2+ years exp

The City of Santa Ana is looking for results-oriented individuals to join their library team. The Library Associate will assist patrons with library services, respond to reference questions, and support library programs and outreach activities.

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Responsibilities

Assist library patrons in the effective use of Library collections, facilities and services

Respond to moderately difficult research, reference questions

Assist Librarians in reviewing and evaluating literature in specialized fields of knowledge for purchase by the Library

Assists with collection development and maintenance

Assists with outreach activities and with press releases, flyers and brochures

Assists with planning, preparing, promoting, and conducting a wide variety of library programs in a diverse community

Assists with or conducts library tours for schools, parents, and community groups

Visits schools and other community centers to provide and promote library programs and services

Assists with planning and preparing bibliographies and displays to inform and promote participation in library programs

Gather statistics and write routine reports

Refers more difficult problems concerning section or unit procedures and policies to the appropriate staff member

Participates cooperatively in work team activities and performs other related functions as assigned

Qualification

Library systems knowledgeReference materials methodsLibrary automation techniquesData analysisProgram planningComputer troubleshootingBilingual fluencyEffective communication

Required

Two years of experience in a library system, archives or special collections setting, or any equivalent combination of experience and training

Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and materials of modern public library systems

Knowledge of standard reference materials/methods

Knowledge of principles and techniques of classifying and cataloging and methods of library automation

Knowledge of popular authors and titles, literature, and current reading trends

Knowledge of basic use of office equipment, computers and printers, Windows environment, other software applications, Internet and database searching techniques, and the usage of technology in libraries

Ability to communicate effectively with different age groups

Ability to analyze data and write reports

Ability to assist with planning, organizing and overseeing program activities

Ability to assist with developing and refining procedures

Ability to perform simple computer troubleshooting tasks when necessary

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public, volunteers, and other employees

Must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends

Possession and retention of an appropriate, valid driver's license or the ability to use alternative forms of transportation that would reasonably meet the needs of the position

Preferred

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish or Vietnamese is highly desirable

Benefits

Part-Time employees accrue paid sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked up to a maximum accrual of 6 days or 48 hours.

Employees are eligible to use 3 days or 24 hours of accrued paid sick leave in a 12-month period.