Library Assistant - Children's Services (Limited Term)

This is the journey level classification; incumbents in this class work under immediate or general supervision and performs library administrative support and customer service duties; provides circulation services; uses and updates computer databases; and performs related duties as assigned.

• Operates the library circulation desk, including scheduling staff and volunteers.
• Registers new library users and explains library policies and procedures. 
• Assists library users in selecting and locating books and materials and providing assistance to answer research questions. 
• Locates and processes requested materials within the Calaveras County Library System and through the interlibrary loan process. 
• Suggests books and materials for purchase. 
• Catalogs new materials. 
• Repairs covers and does basic processing of library materials. 
• Selects and prepares shipments of materials to branch libraries. 
• Organizes children’s programs and performs outreach to schools. 
• Assists in the set-up and maintenance of library exhibits including bulletin boards, exhibition cases, and wall displays. 
• Prepares signage, posters and banners. 
• Troubleshoots computer problems and maintains library computers, including the operation of the automated circulation system. 
• Maintains the inventory of library furnishings, equipment and office supplies. 
• Places purchase orders and processes orders that are received. 
• Prepares claims to be sent to the Auditor and maintains ledgers of accounts;
• Receives and accounts for all fees, fines and donations. 
• Maintains statistics on a variety of library activities, maintains circulation records, generates overdue notices, and produces circulation reports for the automated circulation system. 
• Schedules meeting room usage. 
• Shelves books.

Knowledge of:

General functions of a library and general office procedures, including basic computer literacy; library terminology and standard library practices; basic library materials and equipment.

Library terminology and standard library practices; basic library materials and equipment.

Ability to: 

Learn and perform library clerical work with speed and accuracy; understand and follow oral and written instructions; type 40 words per minute; perform basic computer operations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.