Extra-Help Library Assistant I (Law Library)

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. 

• 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.

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)

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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

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