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Description
Position Highlights:
- Join a dynamic Library Services Department that delivers extraordinary service
- Opportunities to engage with the community and affect positive changes
- Work in a collaborative and collegial environment
Come join an innovative, service-oriented team at the Thousand Oaks Library as a part-time Library Aide (Hourly). We are a municipal library serving a population of 127,000, committed to Inspire, Inform, and Engage our citizens by providing resources representing all points of view. We seek partners to build our future and community through a collaborative team environment rooted in service, innovation, and excellence.
The Library currently has one hourly Library Aide opening. The position will work 15-18 hours per week. (Note: This recruitment will also be used to establish an eligibility list for future hourly Library Aide openings over the next few months.)
The position requires working day, night, and weekend shifts at the Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320 and may include shifts at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362.
Primary responsibilities:
Circulation Services staff perform a variety of clerical and office support duties in a teamwork-oriented environment. Primary responsibilities include providing in-person service at a Circulation Desk and over the phone, checking materials in and out, resolving problems such as lost and damaged or claims returned items, and registering or updating library cards. Hourly Library Aides also assist full-time staff in tracking overdue materials, collection notices, and hold requests.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Experience working in a public library or one year of general office support or clerical experience
- Familiarity with library services, practices, and terminology
- Ability to be a team player who works well with others, is motivated, and can understand and follow directions
- Experience with library and office-related equipment and computer software
- Knowledge to effectively utilize computer software, including Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as an integrated library system such as Sierra
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- A positive, customer service and team-oriented demeanor
- Bilingual ability (English/Spanish) is highly desirable
Requirements:
- Completion of 12th grade, or equivalent
- Possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license
- Have the ability to lift, drag, and push/pull files, paper, books, full book carts, full book bins, documents and materials weighing more than 25 pounds as necessary
Essential Attributes:
- Accountable
- Customer-Focused
- Decision Maker
- Interpersonally Effective
- Planner and Organizer
- Results Oriented
- Technically Knowledgeable
Special Instructions
FILING DEADLINE: Open until filled. The first candidate review will take place on Friday, October 4, 2024. Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed on an on-going basis and candidates are encouraged to apply before 4/4/2024. Please note, this recruitment may close without notice at any time after the first candidate review.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: Applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. This will be used throughout the process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications for the position. Additional information about the City is available on our website at www.toaks.org.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Thousand Oaks makes reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the selection process. If you wish to request an accommodation in order to participate in the selection process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the final filing date. Applicants requesting an accommodation should document the request including the type and extent of accommodations requested to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which applied.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: In order to qualify for Veteran’s Preference a Form DD214, or other acceptable proof of service, must be submitted by the deadline date/time noted in the job announcement. Any veteran who has successfully completed all phases of a selection process for employment with the City shall be granted a final interview regardless of his or her ranking on the eligibility list, providing he/she meets the criteria for an eligible veteran.
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