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Since 1910, the Library has been serving the community of Santa Paula by connecting people to information and ideas. The Library works at a local level and in coordination with state and county organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; and to enhance learning and innovation. To learn more about the Library, please visit www.blanchardlibrary.org.

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, performs basic library support work assisting patrons and keeping the library orderly, neat and clean.

Pages under the age of 18 will be required to obtain work permits.

The following list of duties is not intended to be an all-inclusive list.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sorts and shelves all types of library materials;
• Reads shelves for book placement accuracy in all classifications;
• Straightens library materials on shelves and shifts them as needed;
• Retrieves library materials from shelves and performs shelf checks;
• Clears all tables and patron areas of library materials. Keeps furniture in order and all areas of the library clean, neat, and orderly;
• Empties the outside book bin and assists with checking items in;
• Assists with opening and closing the library as directed;
• Performs routine collection maintenance duties as directed;
• Assists in children’s programs, teen scene, adult programs, literacy programs, or other community service events;
• Prepares meeting rooms for programs by setting up tables, chairs, and furniture or equipment;
• Performs limited backup Circulation Desk work only as and when directed;
• Maintains a safe and welcoming environment suitable for library use by both public and staff.
• Updates Accelerated Reader (AR) lists.
• Maintains bulletin boards and public information displays as directed.
• Other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of schooling, training, and experience that would provide the ability to learn and file according to the Dewey Decimal Classification System and to read, write and communicate at a level to fulfill the duties of the position.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to alphabetize and numerically sort materials.
• Ability to assist patrons in a cheerful efficient manner.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Physical Demands:

• Lift, move, and carry library books, materials, tables, chairs, equipment, and other items up to 40 pounds.
• Walk or stand up for extended periods.
• Stoop, bend or kneel for extended periods.

Work Environment:

The work environment is indoors with high ceilings, is air conditioned and heated, and is illuminated with fluorescent lighting.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 12 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• After school
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What experience do you have using library cataloging systems such as Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)?

Work Location: In person