Sonoma County Library is hiring : Library Specialist - Multiple, Prequalified Lis

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Description Description

Sonoma County Library

Announces an Employment Opportunity

LIBRARY SPECIALIST – MULTIPLE

20 HOURS PER WEEK- PART TIME, EXTRA-HELP & PRE-QUALIFIED LIST

We currently have an opening for one part-time Library Specialist position at the Central Santa Rosa Library and multiple Extra-Help (sub) positions available at various branches. Candidates who successfully complete the interview process will also be considered for future Part-Time & Full-Time vacancies that may arise in the next twelve months. Please complete the required Supplemental Questionnaire, which includes an opportunity to indicate the branches for which you would like to be considered.

Spanish bilingual skills are preferred. The position will perform routine library work and provide excellent customer service to our patrons.

The Position

Please see the attached job specifications for full details about this position.

Typical Duties Uses a computer to enter and retrieve information, locate library materials, and charge and discharge materials.

Registers patrons, enters patron information into library database, and issues new and replacement library cards; updates patron records and accounts.

Answers patron questions about library accounts; resolves patron account issues and circulation problems such as partial returns, claims returned, and damaged and lost items

Informs patron of and advises patrons on library policies, procedures, operations and services in person and over the telephone; interprets circulation policies and procedures to the public

Demonstrates and provides basic assistance in using library technology equipment including self-service checkout machines, public computers, copy machines and microfilm readers; refers more technically advanced questions and demonstrations to appropriate staff

Provides assistance to patrons by answering basic questions about the location of general sections of the library collection; refers patrons to the appropriate library staff, desks and departments

May provide basic reference (i.e. informational and directional) in person or on the telephone using the online catalog, library databases, and other immediately available resources to assist in the location of specific items

Carries out hold list responsibilities, fills hold requests; searches shelves for holds, scans items into the automated computer system and prints hold slips; maintains hold shelves.

Carries out other responsibilities pertinent to computer generated reports and searches, including searches for trace, missing and lost items.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and two (2) years of library, customer service, clerical or office support work experience. An Associate’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience.

Desired Skills And Abilities Ability to remain tactful when working with the public

Close attention to detail

Ability to work independently while following established procedures

Spanish bilingual skills preferred

Working Conditions

Incumbent will perform repetitive arm / hand movements using a keyboard and mouse, and will grasp / handle materials that weigh up to and occasionally more than 25 pounds. Incumbent will push wheeled carts weighing up to or occasionally more than 100 pounds.

Salary Range Part-Time & Full-Time- $28.34 to $35.38 / hour plus benefits

Extra-Help- $28.34 / hour no benefits

CLOSING DATE : 11 : 59 pm, Friday, October 17, 2025

Additional Information OCTOBER 2015

Revised : JULY 2019

FLSA : NON-EXEMPT

LIBRARY SPECIALIST

Represented

Definition

Provides excellent customer service, performs a variety of clerical and technical library work related to materials support, circulation activities, and direct customer service within the Public Services Division; performs basic activities in acquisitions and processing, cataloging, and / or inter-library loan within the Collection Services Division according to defined procedures; and performs related work as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

May be required to work flexible schedules including evenings and weekends.

Apply At https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / sonomalibrary

Applications must be complete and submitted by the final filing date in order to be considered. Please ensure that all applicable work experience is listed on the application. Resumes will not substitute for a completed application.

Request For Accommodation : Sonoma County Library will make reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you are invited to participate in an examination or interview and have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 545-0831 extension 1591 as soon as possible to make arrangements for your accommodation. Requesting accommodations at least 3 working / business days before the scheduled event will help to ensure availability. For further information regarding disability accommodations provided by the Library and related matters, see the Library’s website at https : / / www.sonomalibrary.org / visit / inbranchservices / accessibility.

Sonoma County Library values diversity, empowerment, community, unity, kindness, connection, and equity. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the recruiting and hiring of staff.

Recruitment Contact Contact Phone : (707)545-0831 ext.1591

Contact Email : hr@sonomalibrary.org

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Sonoma County Library is a CalPERS agency. Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page at : https : / / www.sonomalibrary.org / join / careers

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Please check the box or boxes for the position(s) you are applying :

Part-Time Central Santa Rosa Library

Extra-Help

Future Part-Time

Future Full-Time

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Please mark an X for the locations you are able to work.

Central Santa Rosa Library

Cloverdale Regional Library

Guerneville Regional Library

Healdsburg Regional Library

Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Petaluma Regional Library

Rincon Valley Regional Library

Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library

Roseland Regional Library

Sebastopol Regional Library

Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Windsor Regional Library

Bibliobus Outreach

Rohnert Park Headquarters

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What are the days and times that you are available to be scheduled for work?

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Please indicate the level of your Spanish bilingual proficiency below.

I have Basic (conversational) skills

I have fluent (reading, writing, and conversational)

I do not have Spanish bilingual skills.

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In which capacity have you used your Spanish bilingual skills?

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