Under general direction performs responsible library activities on a paraprofessional level in a library or technical area. Library Associates are found in the Library Division within the Department of Social and Community Services and are distinguished by the paraprofessional nature of the position combining broad knowledge of library organization, materials purchasing procedures and computerized systems with significant library clerical support activities.
Incumbents work with minimal supervision and are assigned to a particular unit with defined tasks.
The position requires frequent use of independent judgment. Prepares and issues comprehensive bid proposal document and appropriate holdings record. Refers further communication to supervisor as appropriate. Provides training to other staff as needed. Receives, sorts, distributes library mail.