Library Assistant I (Adult Services)

Duties

Provides assistance at the adult reference desk, answering questions in person, online and by telephone. Provides reader's advisory to library customers. Assists library customers with use of on-line catalogs, databases and computers. Processes library card applications, issues new/replacement library cards to customers; inputs and updates customer account information. Shelve books and processes hold requests for library customers. Bills customers for lost, damaged and missing items; collects and processes library fees and/or refunds. Assists in promoting Adult Services collections through designing and constructing displays, signage and bookmarks. May present and/or assist with adult programming and outreach services. May assist with collection development, weeding projects and other collection maintenance projects. Assists in maintaining public service areas and library equipment/facilities.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED. PREFFERED: An Associate's Degree or some college desirable. Some experience working in a library or similar setting desirable. A desire to work with public and excellent customer service skills a plus. Bilingual (English/Spanish) and trained in American Red Cross First Aid desirable.

The City of Pasadena offers

very generous benefits to all full-time employees . For example:Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as

$15 per month

and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is

less than $350 per month .The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic

FREE OF CHARGE.Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional

FREE OF CHARGE .The City offers

college tuition reimbursement

of up to $3,500 per year.As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the

City Will Match Your Contribution By 200% . Example, If You Contribute $100, The City Will Contribute $200.Civilian Employees Accumulate Vacation At The Following Rates

Less than 6 years of service -

two weeks of vacation per year.From 6 to less than 11 years of service -

three weeks of vacation per year.From 11 to less than 21 years of service -

four weeks of vacation per year.From 21 to less than 26 years of service -

five weeks of vacation per year.From 26 years of service and up -

six weeks of vacation per year.