County of Marin is hiring : Library Assistant II-Fairfax Branch in San Rafael

Position : Library Assistant II

There is currently one vacancy with the Fairfax branch. The work schedule rotates every other month : Month 1 — Tue 12-8pm, Wed 9-5pm, Thu 9-5pm, Fri 9-5pm, Sat 9-5pm; Month 2 — Mon 8-4pm, Tue 12-8pm, Wed 9-5pm, Thu 9-5pm, Fri 9-5pm.

About The County

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report that their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here.

About The Marin County Free Library

The Marin County Free Library (MCFL) is a special taxing district operating ten branch libraries in Marin under the authority of the Board of Supervisors. It provides public library services to residents of the unincorporated areas of the County and the cities of Corte Madera, Fairfax, and Novato. MCFL is an innovative and dynamic civic institution committed to exceptional service, racial equity, and inclusion in decision making.

About The Position

Library Assistant II provides day-to-day library services to patrons of all ages, including basic reference and readers’ advisory, digital and information literacy instruction, and proactive customer service. They help lead improvements in branch materials handling; support programming, marketing and outreach to engage Marin’s diverse communities; implement programs that help older adults and other vulnerable populations. They oversee circulation and basic library operations and provide supervision and training to circulation staff and volunteers. Incumbents serve communities with diverse backgrounds and abilities and collaborate with community partners to anticipate and meet community needs.

These positions are key to expanding innovative library services and 21st century learning.

About You

Our Highly Qualified Candidate : A strong interest and commitment in providing support and advising patrons in a public library setting; the ability to work independently and in a team; experience leading or supervising staff; strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills in a rapidly changing environment; respect for cultural differences; commitment to addressing equity issues; passion for public library services. Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is highly desired. Bilingual assignments require proficiency in English and Spanish and the ability to communicate effectively in both languages.

Bilingual Certification : Successful candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Spanish to be eligible for bilingual pay. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered.

Qualifications

Knowledge of :

• Customer service techniques and practices.
• Organization, practices and procedures of a public library system.
• General library resources and practices.
• The Dewey Decimal System and its application.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Standard telephone use and etiquette.
• Principles and practices for dealing with the public.
• Business arithmetic.
• Basic computer applications related to the work.
• Record keeping practices.
• Basic supervisory and training practices.

Ability To :

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and abilities listed below. Typically, graduation from high school and two years of experience assisting patrons in a public or academic library. College coursework in library sciences may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.

Special Requirements

Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff’s Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.

Important Information

For questions concerning this position announcement, contact Alisa Samuel at alisa.samuel@marincounty.gov. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status; please check spam settings and log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view emails.

Testing and Eligible List : Depending on qualified applications, the examination may include application screening, online assessment, written / oral / performance examinations, or any combination to determine eligibility for the list. The list may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Disaster Service Workers : All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers. Employment requires a loyalty oath and completion of related training, and readiness to return to work in emergencies.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer : If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, contact the EEO Director at 415-473-2095.

Benefits : The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary or part-time employees working less than 50% time. See the Benefits page for details. Specific questions about employment process : Human Resources at 415-473-6104. Benefits questions : Benefits Division at 415-473-2197.

Application Questions (Examples)

Please describe your education, experience with technology in libraries, supervisory experience, and your motivation for working at the Fairfax branch.

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