Library Assistant AF



Library Assistant AF

Salary

$14.85 - $18.56 Hourly

Location

Loma Colorado Library (755 Loma Colorado Drive NE)

Job Type

Full Time AF

Job Number

2022-00024

Department

Library & Information Services

Opening Date

12/29/2022

Position Summary

The Library Assistant performs copy cataloging to add new items and gifts to the library’s database; performs on-going quality control of the database; maintains the library’s magazine collection; maintains proficiency with the integrated library system, national bibliographic services and database standard; maintains the library’s interlibrary loan service, assists with programs, assists patrons with the public computers, provides directional support for library patrons and assists librarians in the assigned department.

Education, Training, Experience, Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

Education / higher education:  Associate’s Degree Minimum number of years of directly related experience:   Two years of experience in customer service, event planning or assistance, book store or educational experience.

Education and/or experience preferences:  Public library experience preferred.

Substitutions: Any combination of education and experience to equal four years may satisfy the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Driver’s License requirement:    Frequent Driver -- Regular Driver's License     Required Endorsements:  None

Note -- For any driver, driving record must always meet City driving and insurability standards.

Required certifications, licenses or registrations:  None

Preferred certifications, licenses or registrations:  None

Essential Functions

Knowledge:    Library bibliographic database, formats, standards and MARC tagging, and interlibrary loan.   The Dewey Decimal Classification system, and an ability to incorporate local practices logically and consistently. Integrated library systems and how all modules interrelate.  Library processing procedures, materials and equipment and quality control protocols.     

Skills:     Must be able to type rapidly and accurately enough to successfully produce documents/spreadsheets, communicate via e-mail, or perform data entry as necessary to accomplish the essential functions of the position.   Use of technology, equipment and software typically used in the office environment.  Strong computer keyboarding and data entry skills. Excellent written and verbal communication and public relation skills.  

Abilities:   Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables where standardization must prevail.  Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.    Write procedures and to present instruction in a clear and organized manner.  Schedule and prioritize work in relation to the goals of the library as a whole. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City staff, vendors and the general public.

Interaction with Groups/Agencies/Entities:   Internal:   Works closely with staff in the assigned department to coordinate and accomplish its goals, and with library staff in other divisions to provide seamless interface from technical services to public services.   External:   Establishes and maintains relationships and quality standards with library staff and vendors.  

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Do you have an Associates Degree?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have two years of experience in customer service, event planning or assistance, book store or educational experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
City of Rio Rancho
Address
3200 Civic Center Circle NE

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 87144
Phone
505-891-5011