Library Assistant I-Temporary

Salary: $17.29 - $21.11 Hourly
Location : CA 95959, CA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 2024-0057
Department: Library Branch 1-Madelyn Helling
Opening Date: 03/11/2024
Closing Date: 3/25/2024 8:00 PM Pacific
Definition and Class Characteristics
Interviews will be held the week of April 1st.
This temporary position will work between 20 and 30 hours per week at the Madelyn Helling Library Branch in Nevada City. Sick time will accrue.
Ready to be part of the library field? Consider working as a part-time Library Assistant I! This is an introductory classification where individuals will perform the more defined customer service and processing functions, and the higher-level tasks in a training capacity.
Vital duties include:

• Operate the library circulation desk; charge and discharge books, periodicals and other library materials; register new patrons, explain library rules and procedures and issue library cards
• Shelve books, periodicals, and other library materials
• Assist professional staff with designated library programs, displays, and community outreach/promotions
• Search for and locate books, reference and other materials within and outside the County's Library System upon patron requests; send books to other branch libraries
• Provide excellent customer service to customers & the general public

This position is crafted for individuals who have graduated from high school and have at least one year of clerical work experience which includes customer service activities. No college degree is required and if you have the knowledge of general functions of library service, that's a plus!
Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and clear communication, sets us up to be a successful organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides meaningful programming that reflects the our patrons' interests.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Education and Experience Required
NOTE:
This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.
Sick Leave:
Temporary County employees shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for each thirty (30) hours worked. Temporary County employees can accrue a maximum of 80 hours of sick leave which may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.
Medical Benefits:
Temporary employees whose assignments average 30 hours per week or more are eligible to enroll in County-sponsored medical benefits.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Comments, please email:human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
01
Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• Did not graduate High School or GED
• High School or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02
Which of the following best describes your clerical experience?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

03
The Library Assistant I is an entry level position where a variety of responsibilities will focus around customer service and duties which may include but not limited to assisting the public by providing information, shelving books and library material, assisting in the maintenance of computerized records and files and fee collections. Please let us know what your skills may be in the tasks described.

• I have not had education, training, or experience in performing these tasks.
• I have had education or training in how to perform these tasks but have not yet performed it on the job.
• I have performed these tasks on the job. My work on these tasks was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
• I have performed these tasks as a regular part of a job. I have performed them independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
• I am considered an expert in performing these tasks. I have supervised performance of these tasks or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing these tasks because of my expertise.

04
How would you describe your customer service experience?

• None
• My experience involves very little contact with customers or clients
• My jobs always involve contact with the public or clients. I spend at least half my day interacting with them.
• Most of my experience has involved spending almost all day resolving customer issues.

05
What appeals to you most about working in a public library?
06
Please describe any experience you have with computers and technology, including:• Computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Photoshop) • Kindles, iPads, and other tablets• Maker technology, such as 3D printers
Required Question