Description
Highlights of the position:
- Join a dynamic Library Services Department that delivers extraordinary service
- Opportunities to engage with the community and affect positive changes
- Work in a collaborative and professional environment
The Thousand Oaks Library is in search of a Library Assistant who will be a key player in the Technical Services of the Access Services Division. This role offers a unique opportunity to perform a diverse range of library-related clerical duties, from ordering and invoicing to cataloging and processing. We're looking for a candidate who can work independently, apply their technical knowledge, and contribute to the library's best practices in the para-professionals realm. If you're a collaborative and enthusiastic individual, this could be the perfect role for you.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Instruct, coordinate, and schedule Library Pages or volunteers on library procedures; assist with scheduling and overseeing activities.
- Participates in overseeing the day-to-day operations and services of Technical Services from acquisitions, receiving, and invoicing to cataloging and processing.
- Acquisitions: place orders with vendors, ensure orders are received physically and in Sierra, the Library Services Platform; resolve damaged items issues; manage canceled titles; find alternate vendors to fulfill the order. Liaise between vendors and staff to meet the needs of the library.
- Perform bookkeeping tasks to ensure invoices accurately reflect goods received; post weekly to update the Fund Report in the integrated library system.
- Perform copy cataloging of physical materials, including books, DVDs, or Spoken Word, following existing procedures based on industry-established cataloging standards to update bibliographic records.
- Ability to interpret general library policies and procedures and apply knowledge using sound judgment
- Establish, maintain, and update accurate records and files
- Technical knowledge
- Learn and apply technical expertise in the cataloging utilities, MS Office365, and Sierra, the Library’s
- Learn and effectively utilize various computer applications, including but not limited to MS Office365, and Sierra, the Library Services Platform
- Ability to lift, drag, and push/pull files, paper, books, and documents weighing in excess of 25 pounds
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Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade
- An associate certificate in library science or related field is desirable
- 2+ years of responsible clerical and routine technical experience in a library comparable to a Library Aide classification
- Excellent communication (written, verbal) and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with other employees and a diverse population
- Ability to multi-task in a busy environment and quickly adapt to changing priorities
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- A valid California class C driver’s license is required
- Bilingual is a desirable
Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Core Competencies
- Accountable
- Customer-Focused
- Interpersonally Effective
- Planner and Organizer
- Problem Solver & Decision Maker
- Results Oriented
- Technically Knowledgeable
FILING DEADLINE: Recruitment may close at any time. Open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants has been received.
First review of candidates: Thursday, June 27, 2024
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: Applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. This will be used throughout the process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications for the position.
Additional information about the City is available on our website at www.toaks.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.53 - $36.89 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Thousand Oaks, CA 91362: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person