Job Description
Join our award-winning library system as a Library Assistant and elevate your career in a premier educational institution. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to deliver exceptional service while managing diverse resources. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment where your expertise directly shapes community literacy and learning outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Manage circulation services and patron accounts with precision
- Curate and organize digital/physical collections using advanced cataloging systems
- Deliver specialized research assistance to students and professionals
- Coordinate community outreach programs including literacy workshops
- Maintain digital resource databases and troubleshoot access issues
- Train volunteers and supervise student interns
- Implement inventory control and preservation protocols
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field
- 3+ years library operations experience
- Advanced proficiency in ILS systems (e.g., Sierra, Koha)
- Expertise in metadata standards (MARC, Dublin Core)
- Certification in digital preservation techniques
- Strong analytical skills for collection development
- Experience managing grant-funded projects
- Valid California Driver's License