Position available

The City of Mountain View Invites Applications for the Position of
LIBRARY ASSISTANT I/II (PERMANENT PART-TIME)
$1,740-$2,115/$1,920-$2,335 Monthly
(Plus a comprehensive benefits package. Salary includes
employee’s 8 percent PERS contribution with no Social Security deduction.)*

THE POSITION
The City of Mountain View is seeking an energetic and motivated individual with strong technical, customer service and people skills to work in the Library as a Library Assistant I/II. The current opening is for a part-time (20 hours/week) position in Customer Services.

An eligibility list will be established for future openings in Customer Services and Support Services.
Customer Services is responsible for customer accounts and all matters related to the lending of Library
materials, including greeting customers; assisting with Library card, registration and orientation to the Library building,
services and policies; resolving account problems; and performing a variety of related clerical and customer assistance
tasks. Support Services catalogs and processes Library materials and maintains the Library database. Strong
verbal communication and computer skills are essential.

The Mountain View Public Library has recently completed a major renovation and reorganization, including implementing
materials handling equipment and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology. Nearly 2,500 people
visit each day and almost 1.5 million items are loaned each year.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and training will qualify if it provides for the required knowledge and abilities.

Library Assistant I: One year of clerical and/or library experience. Equivalent
to the completion of the 12th grade.

Library Assistant II: Two years of experience performing duties similar to a Library Assistant I in the City of
Mountain View. Equivalent to an associate’s degree or Library Technician degree.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS KNOWLEDGE OF: Library Assistant I:
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; office methods, computer equipment and customer service
philosophy. Library Assistant II: In addition to the minimum knowledge and skills for Library Assistant I, library
classification filing system; library terminology and procedures related to area of responsibility; library and other
computer applications and operation; organization, procedures and operating details of a library.

ABILITY TO: Assist Library patrons in utilizing Library services; act as desk supervisor at the Circulation Desk;
check items in and out; answer telephone and in-person inquiries concerning Library services; receive
payments for overdue items; monitor overdue items; remind patrons of responsibility for returning materials;
operate a personal computer; communicate effectively; perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving heavy
Library materials; learn library classification and filing systems; learn library terminology and processing
procedures; learn computer application in a library environment; establish and maintain effective working relationship.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Will be required to work regular evenings, weekends and some holidays.

TO APPLY
Applications are available in the Employee Services Department, City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street,
Mountain View, California, 94041,
(650) 903-6310 or on-line at
http://www.calopps.org.

Applications and resumés must be received in the Employee Services Department by
5:00 p.m., Monday, May 19, 2008.
(Postmarks, faxes and inter-office mail will not be accepted if not received by
the filing deadline.)

SELECTION PROCESS
Application and resumé screening will be part of the examination process. Based on the application and resumé
screening, those candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to an oral interview (weighted
100 percent). Depending on the number of applications, the above process may be altered. Candidates with a disability
which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Employee
Services Department upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the
request. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodation where requested, and such a request will
have no bearing on any hiring or employment decision; however, candidates may be required to demonstrate
their ability to perform the essential functions of the position for which they are applying. The City of Mountain
View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). It is the policy of the City of Mountain View to preserve the right to
equal employment opportunity for all persons, including those with physical, mental or sensory disabilities.

*Benefits for permanent/part-time positions are prorated.
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