Senior Library Assistant
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Job Location:
Orange County, NC - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 50752 - 68390
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
CAREER DESCRIPTION
SENIOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT
SALARY INFORMATION
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment is being held to establish an eligible list to fill current and future Senior Library Assistant vacancies within OC Community Resources/OC Public Libraries. The eligible list established may also be used to fill similar and lower-level classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLYQualifiedapplicants are encouraged to apply immediately as the recruitment will close on
Wednesday November 26 2025 at 11:59 PM (PT).THE COUNTY
TheCounty of Orange is a regional service provider and planning agency whose core businesses include public safety public health environmental protection regional planning public assistance social services and aviation.
OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES (OCCR)
OC Community Resources is a multi-faceted department comprised of OC Animal Care OC Community Services OC Housing & Community Development OC Parks and OC Public Libraries.
OC PUBLIC LIBRARIES
OC Public Libraries is a network of community libraries located in your neighborhood or as near as your computer. Our 29 public branches in 23 cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange as well as a branch for residents of Orangewood Childrens Home provide library services to residents throughout the county. OC Public Libraries provides safe and easy access to libraries for the community offers a broad spectrum of materials in multiple formats provides the community with the best access to the collection and delivers knowledgeable friendly and experienced staff to support the information needs of the community. OC Public Libraries is a Division of OC Community Resources (OCCR).
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Under supervision of Librarians and Branch Managers Sr. Library Assistants perform library tasks and provide service in a branch library library headquarters or mobile library and perform other work as required. Sr. Library Assistants are distinguished from Library Assistants by their increasingly responsible paraprofessional duties education experience specialized skills and functional supervision.
This class serves as the top level of the Library Assistant series. Incumbents may give significant input into branch goals programs and collections. Incumbents may assume a large role in patron programming and outreach and they may assume supervision of most office functions. At library headquarters incumbents may lead the Interlibrary Loan Department (ILL) or work as part of the Bibliographic Services (BS) Department placing and processing orders following mandated accounting procedures copy and original cataloging maintaining cataloging vendor contracts and working in the librarys Sirsi database.
Examples of typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:- Assist with and/or create branch programs
- Facilitate branch programs such as book groups and story time
- Assist with materials orders for branch and collection development
- Create branch publicity and use social media effectively
- Direct and manage library volunteers
- Collaborate on system wide workshops meetings and committees
- Provide outreach to organizations schools and agencies
- Provide excellent customer service using library best practices
- Guide complex research queries for students
- Answer informational questions and Readers Advisory questions for patrons; find Readers Advisory information in online sources
- Discern accuracy of web-based information sources
- Create library reading guides and other branch information
- Facilitate the use of e-devices troubleshooting and current reading technology and trends; troubleshoot computer and printer problems; understand technology terms and vocabulary
- Use a library ILS to issue library cards maintain patron records find library items and place holds record patron transactions and assist patrons
- Adhere to cash compliance guidelines while opening depositing and reporting monetary transactions and create County-mandated reports for cash transactions
- Prepare a branch to open and close during business hours
- Manage payroll under the supervision of branch manager
- Order and manage branch supplies
- Perform ILL tasks to ensure patrons receive ILLs in a timely manner
- Work with OCLC and ILL Liaisons across the United States
- Place and process vendor library material orders
- Catalog materials in OCLC in various languages
- Work with vendor contracts and County Accounts Payable for processing invoices and resolving problems
- Work in the Sirsi database performing acquisitions and cataloging functions
- Some positions may require working outside in a mobile library setting
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will possess either of the following:Two (2) or more years of experience working in a library setting that demonstrates the possession of the required knowledge and abilities.
Or
60 semester units of credit from an accredited college or university or an associates degree or certificate in library technology or higher and at least(6) months of experience in a library setting.
OrTwo (2) or more years of supervisory experience in a customer service industry and completed60 semester units of credit from an accredited college or university or an associates degree or certificate in library technology or higher.
In addition the ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and/or experience in the following core competencies:
Technical Expertise
- Processing monetary transactions and utilizing a cash register and credit card reader
- Working knowledge of the Sirsi database Interlibrary Loan programsOnline ComputerLibraryCenter (OCLC) or other similar library systems/programs
- Facilitating the use of e-devices troubleshooting and current reading technology and trends; troubleshooting computer and printer problems; understanding technology terms and vocabulary
Customer Service
- Providing excellent customer service using library best practices
- Assisting with and/or creating branch programs and providing outreach
- Facilitating branch programs such as book groups and story time
Oral & Written Communication Skills
- Effectively communicating orally and in writing
- Communicating technical information in a clear and easy to understand manner
- Composing correspondence and reports
Special Note: OC Public Libraries provides services at various locations including thepossibilityof working outside on a Mobile Library. Incumbents should be prepared to work weekends evenings and rotate to various locations. These positions have a set schedule and are not on call. Schedules are subject to change on a case-by-case basis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Click herefor information regarding the minimum qualifications forSenior Library Assistant.
License Required
Possession of a valid California Drivers License Class C or higher may be required depending on assignment.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Recorded Structured Oral Interview (Weighted 100%)
Candidates whose applications reflect the most job-related experience will be invited to participate in a Recorded Structured Oral Interview. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on to the eligible list. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Based on the Departments needs the selection procedures above may be modified.Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickhere to review the policy.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the site. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders and/or accept emails ending with and . If your email address should change please update your profile at.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Clickherefor additional Frequently Asked Questions.
QuestionsFor specific information pertaining to this recruitment contactJamiee Lang atEEO INFORMATION
Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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