Job Description
Join our dynamic team at the Riverside Public Library System and become an essential part of our community's knowledge hub! We're seeking a passionate Library Assistant to deliver exceptional service, manage resources efficiently, and foster a love for learning. This immediate hire opportunity offers competitive compensation and a supportive environment where your organizational skills and customer service excellence will shine. Help us transform lives through accessible information and innovative programming.
Responsibilities
- Manage circulation desk operations including check-ins, check-outs, and account maintenance
- Assist patrons with digital resources, catalog searches, and reference inquiries
- Process new materials, maintain shelf order, and conduct inventory audits
- Coordinate community outreach events and literacy programs for diverse demographics
- Implement interlibrary loan protocols and resource-sharing networks
- Train volunteers and supervise public computer areas
- Support collection development through patron feedback analysis
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree preferred
- 1+ years library or customer service experience
- Proficiency in integrated library systems (ILS) and MS Office Suite
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities
- Basic knowledge of Dewey Decimal System and cataloging principles
- Ability to lift 20 lbs and maneuver book carts
- Spanish bilingual skills highly desirable