Senior Library Assistant-Branch Coordinator

Senior Library Assistant - Branch CoordinatorThe Library serves the residents of Humboldt County. The Library is supported by property taxes and governed by the County Board of Supervisors. The Humboldt County Library System comprises 11 libraries and one bookmobile providing community-wide access to books, databases, magazines, audiobooks, movies, internet resources, and government and historical documents. The Eureka Library functions as the operational headquarters for HCL and serves as a distribution center for many of the materials and services that support the library system as a whole. The Humboldt County Library has committed coworkers, outstanding public service benefits, and Sundays and Mondays off. Apply to join the team!Job Highlights: Under the direction of the Supervising Librarian of the Northern Branches, the Senior Library Assistant:Assigns, directs and reviews the work of operational staff for the Trinidad, Arcata, and Blue Lake branch librariesPerforms paraprofessional library and public contact work;Provides checkout, return, registration and circulation desk services at a branch library;Uses and updates computer data bases; performs related work as assigned. Other duties include:Work Locations: This position is responsible for the Northern Branches of the Humboldt County Public Library system including:Blue Lake Library 111 Greenwood Ave. Blue Lake, Ca 95525Trinidad Library 380 Janis Ct. Trinidad, Ca 95570Arcata Library 500 7th St. Arcata, Ca 95521Work Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 8am - 5pm, with a 1-hour lunch, including some evenings.Examples of Duties:Provides work direction, training and work review to library support staff and volunteers.Plans, schedules and assigns support and volunteer work to maintain desired service levels during library hours.Participates in the hiring of assigned staff, recommending selection for management approval.Provides input into the budget process for the assigned branch.Provides input into performance evaluations, counsels employees and recommends disciplinary action and other personnel decisions.Works closely with community and volunteer groups to enhance the provision of services.Develops and implements specific library programs tailored to the needs of the community served.Locates materials for patrons, verifies bibliographic information and obtains materials from County or other local library systems.Sets up circulation desk for daily activities; prepares cash drawer and desk supplies; verifies accessibility to various data bases.Checks library books and materials in and out; explains County library circulation policies and procedures.Registers and issues library cards to patrons; checks patron status to verify registration information; enters patron information to the appropriate data base.Calculates and collects fines and other charges for overdue, lost or damaged books; clears patron records for borrowed books; records and balances receipts.Responds to patron requests for information and materials and provides such reference information as possible; refers questions of a more technical or detailed reference nature to appropriate staff members and locations.Is responsible for the security and the maintenance of the assigned facility.Maintains records and files related to library services activities and projects.Contacts patrons regarding overdue items and materials that are received; receives, verifies and releases materials for reserve requests.Unpacks, sorts and distributes book shipments; processes library materials for circulation.Receives returned books and materials; sorts returned materials for return to local shelves or for shipment to other library locations.Operates computer terminal and other standard and library office equipment to access and modify various databases; performs general office support and typing work.Qualifications:Knowledge of:Basic supervisory principles and practices.General public library services, organization and functions.Books, authors and general reference sources in a variety of areas.Basic business data processing for library support activities.Basic public desk etiquette and methods of providing information.Business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment such as a typewriter and an adding machine.Skill in:Planning, assigning, directing and reviewing the work of paid and volunteer staff.Interpreting and applying library procedures and policies.Preparing clear, concise and complete reports and other written material.Maintaining accurate records and files.Coordinating multiple projects and meeting critical deadlines.Making accurate arithmetic computations to determine overdue fees, cash balances and related tasks.Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines.Operating and using standard office equipment including a typewriter, word processor, microfilm reader/printer, and/or computer equipment.Dealing tactfully and effectively with a variety of individuals, including patrons, library staff and the general public.Other Requirements:Must possess a valid California driver's license.Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as required.Desirable Education and Experience: A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is: One year of paraprofessional library experience providing direct patron services at a level equivalent to the County's class of Library Assistant II.Working Conditions & Additional Information:Additional Information:HOW TO APPLYA complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applicants must apply online through the County's automated application system at must be submitted no later than the final filing date and time listed on the job flyer.It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. Human Resources staff does not consider or review resumes or attachments. Incomplete applications will be rejected.Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process.Your performance in any employment examinations will be compared with the performance of others who take the tests. The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible.SELECTION PROCEDUREThe County utilizes a set of rules to ensure that our hiring processes are fair and equitable. Applications will be screened and those considered qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSHow long does it take to fill out the application?You should allow 30 – 45 minutes to fill out your application.Can I change my application after submitting it?No. Once an application has been submitted, it is final. Applicants may submit a new application with updated information during the filing period if they wish. Only the most recent application submitted will be considered. All other applications will not be considered.How long until I hear back from you and how can I check for updates on my application?You may receive communications regarding your application at different stages of the selection process. Important updates will be sent to the email address listed in your governmentjobs.com account at the time of notification. To ensure you don't miss any critical information, we recommend keeping your email address current and regularly checking both your inbox and junk mail folders throughout the process. You can also log into your governmentjobs.com account at any time to check your application status. If you have any questions about your application's progress, please contact the County of Humboldt Human Resources Personnel Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io I be informed if I am not selected for an interview / Oral Exam?Yes, you will be informed via email if you are not selected for an interview / Oral Exam.OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY