Job Description
Join the innovative team at Oakland Public Library as a Library Assistant! We provide all necessary equipment to support your success in serving our diverse community. Enjoy a collaborative environment where technology meets tradition, and make a tangible impact on literacy and access to information. Equipment provided includes: library management software, ergonomic workstations, mobile devices for outreach, and specialized cataloging tools.
Responsibilities
- Manage circulation desk operations using provided library management systems
- Assist patrons with digital resources and equipment troubleshooting
- Organize and maintain physical/digital collections using provided cataloging tools
- Conduct outreach programs using provided mobile devices and presentation equipment
- Process interlibrary loans and acquisitions using provided software
- Train patrons on library equipment and digital services
- Participate in collection development and inventory management
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; library science certification preferred
- Proficiency with provided library management software (e.g., Sierra, Koha)
- Experience with digital resources and troubleshooting library equipment
- Strong customer service and multilingual communication skills
- Ability to operate provided cataloging and circulation systems
- Knowledge of library classification systems (Dewey, LCSH)
- Valid California driver's license for outreach programs