Overview
Library Assistant -Lake Havasu Jobs in Lake Havasu City, USA at Mohave County, AZ
Position: Library Assistant I-Lake Havasu City
“The Lake Havasu City branch library has been at its current home since the year 2000.”
* About the Position:
Library Assistant I — Starting Salary – Range 6, $15.45
Mohave County is currently recruiting for a Library Assistant I position with the Lake Havasu City Library. This is an entry-level role within the Library Assistant progression series, offering opportunities for growth and advancement within the library department.
This position is primarily based indoors within the library environment and is highly public facing. Most work hours are spent at the public service desk assisting patrons, supporting daily library operations, and ensuring the smooth and welcoming functions of the facility. The role also includes occasional public speaking during library programs and outreach activities.
Work Schedule
The standard work schedule is Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position requires regular Saturday work but does not include holiday shifts.
Work Environment & Duties
The Library Assistant I regularly interacts directly with the public, providing customer service, answering questions, and assisting with library resources and services. While most duties are performed at the main library location, there may be occasional assignments that require travel within the community. A county vehicle is available for such assignments.
Additional responsibilities may include supporting outreach efforts, assisting with library programs, covering shifts at other library locations, or occasionally participating in bookmobile services.
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Offer:
* Paid Time Off (PTO)
* 6.5 hours accrued bi-weekly (32+ hour employees only)
* 39 hours of PTO front loaded
* Regular accrual starts on 7thpay period
* Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
* Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
* Contribution rate of 12.00%
* 11 Paid Holidays
* Perform work with a greater purpose
* Maintains, with relative independence, a significant phase or segment of a clerical process or office activity.
* Maintains and establishes associated files to include entering information and documents into filing and data systems insuring completeness and accuracy.
* Prepares standardized reports and statements.
* Collects, compiles and submits data for use in statistical reports, internal operating studies or policy formulation. Develops and run reports and queries.
* Performs a variety of clerical tasks to include but not limited to: answering phones, responding to routine information requests, assisting patrons in completion of forms, assisting with maintenance of records and other related documents, typing various forms and memos, and filing.
* Prepares library borrower cards, assists in the maintenance of patron files and distributes informational materials.
* Assists in maintaining a pleasant, informative library to include the creation of information and promotional displays.
* Assists with collection development, inventory and the maintenance of shelves as required. Searches shelves for misplaced or missing books.
* Checks materials in and out, maintains files of materials in circulation, maintains reserve lists and hold notices, and notifies patrons when materials are available for pickup. Maintains automated and manual files of delinquency notifications, including recording fines paid.
* Assists in providing patrons with instruction in the use of various library tools and reference resources, identifying appropriate sources and locating reference needs. Assists in the preparation of bibliographies and other informational brochures, pamphlets, and handouts.
* Maintains a clean and organized facility.
ON ASSIGNMENT OUTREACH
* Assist in the training of new library coordinators, and volunteers.
* Plans, develops and presents activities or programs for children, teens and adults for Community Libraries and Bookmobiles.
* Drives Bookmobile to designated locations.
* Oversee the stocking of Bookmobiles.
* Oversee the cleaning, inspection and ensures proper maintenance of Bookmobiles.
* Oversees the work of Library Bookmobile Coordinator.
* Maintain Interlibrary loan process for Community Libraries and Bookmobiles.
* Maintain ability to run and operate Community Libraries and Bookmobile in absence of regular staff.
* Maintain current and updated Community Library pages on the Library website
Prepare brochures, pamphlets and handouts for all Community Library programs
* Assist with packing and unpacking of weekly courier.
ON ASSIGNMENT TECHNICAL SERVICES
* Classifies and catalogs library materials using bibliographic records transferred from other databases to the library’s database.
* Prints call number labels for cataloged materials.
* Adds bibliographic information on leased and/or downloadable library materials (print and audio-visual materials) to the library database.
* Assists in the maintenance of catalog and inventory files including filing/pulling records, searching,…
Title: Library Assistant -Lake Havasu
Company: Mohave County, AZ
Location: Lake Havasu City, USA
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