Part-Time Library Assistant

This is a part-time position. Hours are not guaranteed. The work schedule may include weekday/weekend day or evening shifts and may not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year. 

Under direct supervision, this paraprofessional position provides information and assistance to the public and performs a wide variety of support work. Hours include evenings and Saturdays.

*A resume must be included when applying for this position.*

The current vacancy is in the Children's Services Division.

About the Yorba Linda Public Library
 The Yorba Linda Public Library has been serving the needs of the Yorba Linda community since 1913. The Yorba Linda Public Library strives to achieve the following goals:

• Visitors to the library will enjoy a comfortable, functional, and inviting facility equipped with innovative technology.
• Library visitors will be able to connect to the online world, and library users will be able to access online resources from anywhere at any time through a variety of technology.
• Residents of all ages will find the resources, services, and programs to stimulate imagination, satisfy curiosity, and enable the pursuit of life-long learning.
• Youth of all ages will enjoy Library resources, services, and programs that will enable them to become better readers.
• School-age youth will have access to a variety of resources to succeed in school.

1. Provides excellent customer service when assisting the public in making the most effective use of library services, materials, tools, and equipment; provides reader's advisory and reference services within scope of knowledge utilizing print and electronic resources; refers more difficult questions or requests to appropriate library staff.
2. Performs the less complex paraprofessional and technical support duties set within procedural frameworks established by higher-level positions; performs support work for short-term projects, long-term projects, and special programs to enable the department to offer quality programs and services to the community.
3. Assists with library programming and a variety of library-related activities including story times, library tours, instructional classes in library use, and a variety of library-related literature-based and educational programs and activities. 
4. Participates in community events and outreach activities as directed; attends meetings, workshops and conferences; represents the library at community meetings and events.
5. Assists with collection maintenance in assigned areas.
6. Operates public access computers and staff computers for research, reserves, collection maintenance, and other specialized needs; utilizes word processing, spreadsheets, and other computer applications.
7. Assists with solicitation of donations.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. A paraprofessional level position that requires knowledge of library practices, principles and materials, books, authors, reading levels, and non-print materials. 
2. Ability to provide excellent customer service by meeting the public with tact, courtesy and an attitude of "going the extra mile". Skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to staff and a widely diverse public; make presentations and effectively represent the library; organizational skills.
3. Basic knowledge of reference work and conducting effective patron interviews; operate public access computers; basic knowledge of researching using electronic resources.
4. Technical knowledge of library-related computer applications, hardware, software, and internet as well as electronic database searching.   
5. Ability to implement special projects and present programs with guidance.
6. Ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, city employees, and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree, plus experience working in a library. Master’s of Library and Information Science degree is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements 
The physical tasks of this position include sitting at a desk and computer terminal, walking, reaching, lifting, turning and twisting, bending and stooping, pushing and pulling, using small tools.  Sitting, standing and walking can each be for sustained periods of time from one to two hours; reaching to shelf height of seven feet; lifting an average of 20 pounds; pushing and pulling objects including carts with a force of up to 60 pounds.  Each physical task occurs in variations throughout the day.
 
Vision requirements include ability to read books, magazines, and other printed materials; computer screens, signage, etc.  Hearing and speaking requirements include ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner over the telephone, person to person with the public and co-workers and to groups.
 
Exempt/Non-Exempt
This is a non-exempt position.  Overtime at the rate of one- and one-half times the hourly rate of the classification is paid for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.

Background Check/Physical Exam
Individuals selected for employment will be required to take and pass a background check (fingerprinting) for all positions and medical exam for full time and permanent part time positions.  The background check and medical examination are at City expense; and conducted by a law enforcement agency and physician designated by the City.  Candidates who are currently working are urged not to resign until they have successfully passed the background check, physical examination and received a final offer letter. 

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Yorba Linda does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment. Any qualified individual with a disability must provide reasonable notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final date of an examination. 

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees hired by the City must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation. 

Disaster Service Worker 
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Yorba Linda Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.