LIBRARY ASSISTANT (PART-TIME)

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Library Assistant (Part-Time) to fill one (1) vacancy in the Neighborhood Services Division of the Library Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The Library Assistant performs a wide variety of routine to moderately difficult clerical library duties; to interact with the public in providing library services.

The Mission of the Riverside Public Library is to be the cultural and learning center for the community, encouraging the joy and wonder of reading, the wisdom of diverse ideas, and the power of lifelong learning. To learn more about the Library click here.

Work Performed

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve and provide customer service at circulation desk; use automated system to check-in and check- out library materials, register new customers, and issue library cards.
• Operate computer to process orders for new boo ks, book withdrawals, transfers, acquisitions, and inventory control; search for reserve requests and notify custom ers when request is filled.
• Assist with service to customers by answerin g information questions, giving directions and making referrals to professional staff; hel p patrons in locating materials, reserving materials, securing holds, and basic use of library equipment and computers; answer telephone inquiries and issue new and replacement library cards.
• Assist customers in the operation and use of microfiche readers, copiers, microf ilm readers, computers, and other Library equipment; assist with basic machine maintenance.
• Serve at the reference desk, r espond to questions regarding library circulation policies and library procedures; research location of materials for various customer requests.
• Process overdue fine notices as required; collect, record, and account for fines; maintain and update delinquent files and issue receipts for paid items.
• Assist with the maintenance and development of the collection; file, sort, and organize books for cataloging, search shelves for overdue and lost books, and clean, m end, and perform minor repairs on library materials.
• Order, review, and distribute materials and supplies; process new books, current periodicals, paperbacks, slip covers materials, and other library materials.
• Maintain various files, records, statistics, and dat a; create reports and tally daily cash receipts.
• Perform general clerical support including typing of lists, labels, and cards; sort and distribute mail, correspondence, and other materials. 11. Assist in the preparation and ma intenance of bulletin boards and informational areas in the library; support the creation of programs, clubs, and workshops for the libraries; set up displays and eclectic educational areas.
• Participate in the promotion of the library serv ices through public relations, publicity, endorsement of library events, marketing, community awareness dr ives, fundraising, and other activities; acquires grants and other sources of funding; provides marketing and graphic design work.
• When required provide leadership of branch daily operations in the absence of upper management; open and close branch libraries as assig ned; provide statistical analysis and data organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Experience: Six (6) months experience in library or customer service.

Necessary Special Requirements: Must be able to work part-time or irregular schedules including evenings and weekends.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• The completion of supplemental college or business-related course work.
  
• Experience providing exceptional customer service.
  
• Library experience.
  

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide ).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at https://naces.org/members/ or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - General Unit

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC 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 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• 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% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,687 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance equal to $100,000. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employees and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $50 a month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the SEIU MOU for specific details.
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
• State Disability Insurance - Automatic coverage administered by the Employee Development Department (EDD) of the State of California
• Vacation Accrual - 0-4 yrs. = 80hrs, 5-9 yrs. = 120hrs, 10+ yrs. = 160 hrs.

For other special compensation, refer to the SEIU MOU .
For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1
For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 10/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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