Job Description

Job Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development?

Consider joining the City of San Bernardino's Library Department as a part-time Library Assistant !

About the Position
The City of San Bernardino is seeking an experienced service focused self-starter to fill (1) one part-time vacancy as a L ibrary Assistant within the Circulation Division of the Library Department. The Library Assistant will pick up and sort materials for delivery; deliver books, supplies, equipment, furnishings, and mail to the Central Library, its three branches, and other City Departments; plan and schedule pick up of donated materials and operate a City vehicle. Normal workdays are Monday - Thursday and early morning availability is preferred.

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and have at least (2) two years of library experience or other customer service or clerical experience.

About the City

The City of San Bernardino is a community rich in history and cultural diversity. Influences of Native Americans, Mexican settlers, and Spanish missionaries can still be seen throughout the City today. From 1810 to the present, San Bernardino has been recognized for its scenic beauty and strategic location. Today, the City of San Bernardino serves as the county seat and is the largest city in the County of San Bernardino with a population of approximately 220,000.

The listed hours of San Bernardino Public Libraries are:

Monday & Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Closed Friday and Sunday.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Functions : - Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Picks up and sorts materials for delivery; delivers books, supplies, equipment, furnishings, and mail to the Central Library, branches, and other City Departments; plans and schedules pick up of donated materials and operates City vehicle.
• Maintains order of shelves accurately and ensures a neat appearance; sorts and shelves books, periodicals, and a variety of other library materials.
• Issues library cards; charges and discharges books and other library materials at the circulating desk; prepares materials for circulation; collects and records fines.
• Assists the general public in directional reference questions; searches throughout collections to locate library materials requested by patrons; assists the public with computers in the computer lab; participates in outreach programs and internal programs.
• Assists at the circulation desk checking in and out materials, issuing new and replacement library cards, maintaining patron addresses and answering questions; explains routine library policies and procedures to patrons; processes overdue library materials and phone renewals; receives and receipts monies for use of library materials.
• Performs opening and closing duties for the library; checks drop boxes, processes newspapers, turns on fans, lights, and computers; ensures office equipment is stocked and in working order, empties donation bin.
• Delivers and retrieves materials from other branches or city locations; packs, wraps, weighs and stamps packages.
• Provides maintenance, organization, and cleaning for the library computers, counters, and workspaces; ensures materials are shelved and the library is clean.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

When assigned to the Literacy Division the following duties will also be assigned.

• Coordinate instructional classes and regular Family Literacy programs utilizing Makerspace supplies.
• Assist in coordinating Makerspace open hours, including instruction to patrons of all ages on equipment use.
• Train and oversee Makerspace volunteers on a variety of machinery and software.
• Conduct learner intake; working one-on-one with learners; and participate in outreach activities and programs to promote the library and literacy services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Knowledge of –

• Alphabetic and numeric filing systems.
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Basic record keeping methods.
• Basic methods, practices, and techniques of modern library work and adult literacy programs.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
• Theory, principles, procedures, standards, and trends in adult literacy programs.
• Grant funded programs and related requirements.
• Principles of public relations.
• General office policies and procedures, computers, and general office equipment.
• Equipment maintenance practices and methods.
• Knowledge of Makerspace operations and practice.

Skill in –

• Performing routine library wok and accomplishing manual and clerical duties.
• Maintaining records, including those of a confidential nature.
• Assisting library patrons using library resources.
• Learning and applying library policies, practices, and procedures applicable to areas of assigned responsibility.
• Demonstrating strong customer service skills.
• Selecting materials for patrons at the request of patrons or by determining their needs and interests.
• Working Independently.
• Teaching reading, writing, computer, and a variety of other skills.
• Use and training of unique equipment present within Makerspaces.
• Participating in various library outreach activities.
• Operating a variety of office equipment.
• Sorting and filing alphabetically or numerically.
• Sorting, shelving, and organizing various materials.
• Following oral and written instructions.
• Working effectively with other employees.
• Communicating clearly and concisely
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
• Providing customer service.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and two years of progressively responsible paid or volunteer library experience or other customer service or clerical experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.



Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.



Physical Requirements:
Employees work in a library setting where, the noise level is usually quiet. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to manipulate, handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment, reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Supplemental Information

BENEFITS AND REWARDS:
After 90 days of continuous service with the City, part-time employees are entitled 40 hours of paid sick leave. These hours reset each fiscal year and will not carry over.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Apply - submit a completed job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of your professional experience and qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.


Application Review -

A. Minimum qualifications

B. Completion of the supplemental questionnaire

The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Accommodation
The City of San Bernardino is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities, whether physical or mental. If you require such accommodations during the assessment process, it is your responsibility to contact the Human Resources Department in writing before the recruitment closing date. For further details on how to request accommodation, please reach out to us at 909-384-5104 or via email at [email protected].


Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list, and highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive information/instructions via email only.


Pre-Employment Process may include, but is not limited to:

• Pre-employment Medical Exam including drug test.
• LiveScan Fingerprinting which reviews criminal history with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• Confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials

The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.

For more information about this position, please contact the

City of San Bernardino Human Resources Department at 909-384-5104.

THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Health Insurance - Eligible to receive a City contribution of $715.00 (Employee only), $1,377.00 (Employee + 1) or $1,841.00 (Employee + Family) to help offset health, dental and vision premiums. Eligible employees who waive all medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental AD&D benefits will recieve an annual "Health Insurance Waiver Stipend" of $3,500.00 every first paycheck of December.





Retirement for Current Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are current members of California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7% @ 55 ; highest single year of compensation.



Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who are not a member of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% @ 62 ; 3 year final compensation. New members will be obligated to pay 50% of the “normal cost” of their retirement benefits as required by State law.

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