Library Assistant, City/County Santa Cruz Library, Santa Cruz, CA

CITY/COUNTY SANTA CRUZ LIBRARY

LIBRARY ASSISTANT

$2,440 - $3,606 Monthly

Apply by 9/14/07

Requires high school graduation or equivalent AND two years of library experience OR one year of library experience plus one year of related clerical/public service experience and an original typing certificate for 30 net words per minute.

Library Assistants assist in performing library activities such as circulation, technical services, reference, children’s services, general administration and report preparation.  Typical duties include:  assists in the performance of all circulation functions; assists in providing reader services such as book discussion groups, story hours, class visits, book talks, displays, flyers, etc.; performs routine technical services tasks such as acquisitions processing, data input, collection maintenance and filing; operates various office machines, computer terminals and other equipment; answers routine questions and assists patrons in use of library facilities and resources; locates books, periodicals and special articles using on-line catalog and databases; explains the services of the library to individuals and groups; keeps various records; may lead other library staff and volunteers as assigned, including assisting with their training; may perform any of the duties associated with the class of library clerk; and performs related work as required.

For required application materials contact:

 City of Santa Cruz Human Resources Dept.

831-420-5040

www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us/hr

 EOE/ADA