Find & Apply For Library Assistant / Technician Jobs in San Andreas, California

• This is an on-call, as needed position. Fridays and Saturdays. This is the journey level classification; incumbents in this class work under immediate or general supervision and performs library administrative support and customer service duties; provides circulation services; uses and updates computer databases; and performs related duties as assigned. Operates the library circulation desk, including scheduling staff and volunteers. Registers new library users and explains library policies and procedures. Assists library users in selecting and locating books and materials and providing assistance to answer research questions. Locates and processes requested materials within the Calaveras County Library System and through the interlibrary loan process. Suggests books and materials for purchase. Catalogs new materials. Repairs covers and does basic processing of library materials. Selects and prepares shipments of materials to branch libraries. Organizes children's programs and performs outreach to schools. Assists in the set-up and maintenance of library exhibits including bulletin boards, exhibition cases, and wall displays. Prepares signage, posters and banners. Troubleshoots computer problems and maintains library computers, including the operation of the automated circulation system. Maintains the inventory of library furnishings, equipment and office supplies. Places purchase orders and processes orders that are received. Prepares claims to be sent to the Auditor and maintains ledgers of accounts; Receives and accounts for all fees, fines and donations. Maintains statistics on a variety of library activities, maintains circulation records, generates overdue notices, and produces circulation reports for the automated circulation system. Schedules meeting room usage. Shelves books.

Knowledge of:

General functions of a library and general office procedures, including basic computer literacy; library terminology and standard library practices; basic library materials and equipment. Library terminology and standard library practices; basic library materials and equipment.

Ability to:

Learn and perform library clerical work with speed and accuracy; understand and follow oral and written instructions; type 40 words per minute; perform basic computer operations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.