LIBRARY ASSISTANT I - PT

Job Description

Do you have the desire to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and diverse community? Join a collaborative workforce committed to serving the City of Irvine.

Pay Range:
$29.61 - $46.59 Hourly

About the Opportunity:

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, AT 11:59 P.M.

Do you have the desire to make a meaningful impact by engaging with a vibrant and diverse community through a world class public library system? The City of Irvine seeks multiple collaborative and customer service oriented individuals to take on the role of Part-time Library Assistant I in Irvine’s new public library system.

The Library Assistant will provide a wide variety of paraprofessional and technical library assistance to the public under direct or general supervision. Please note that this position will require evening and weekend shifts

Your Impact

• Assist library customers in the use of library services and technology and provide basic information and research assistance to the public.
• Assist with collection maintenance as directed.
• Assist with implementing general library programming and other library-related activities.
• Assist with interpreting and applying library policies and procedures for customers.
• Participate in community and outreach events as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• College coursework in library services, community services or related field with four years of increasing responsible experience of advanced clerical, technical, or paraprofessional library services experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
• Ability to possess or obtain a First Aid and CPR certification within three months of employment is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or one-year of experience working in a library as a Library Assistant or higher. College level coursework in Library Science or a related field is highly desirable.
• Ability to apply City Library policies and procedures.
  

Best Fit

• Ability to provide excellent customer service by meeting the public with courtesy and sensitivity.
• Ability to apply City Library policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing to a diverse audience.
• Basic knowledge of library information resources and technology.

Your Team

The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine’s five values of Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine by embracing a team-oriented approach and living our values every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation. To contact Human Resources, please call 949-724-6067 or email recruitment@cityofirvine.org.

E-Verify

The City of Irvine participates in E-Verify. In compliance with federal law, all employees must provide verification of identity and employment authorization at the time of hire. For additional information, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices.