Library Assistant/Bilingual - Open Competitive Exam

This is a paraprofessional position with primary responsibility for providing reference and information services to patrons in English and Spanish.  Additional responsibilities are for maintaining collections and indexes and for providing technical and administrative support to librarians and unit heads.  The employee works under the direct supervision of a professional librarian with latitude allowed for decision making and independent action.  The incumbent may directly supervise non-professional staff, and be responsible for daily opening or closing procedures as needed.  Performs related work as required.

• Provides references and information by interpreting needs expressed by patron, using interviewing techniques, and directing patron to appropriate materials;

• Instructs patrons in the use of reference materials online and in print;

• Orients patrons in the use of the library, its collections and other resources including use of computers;

• Recommends and locates materials for patrons;

• Translates oral and written information to assist Hispanic patrons with library services;

• Assists librarians with report preparation, planning, and scheduling;

• Develops and maintains indexes, files, and directories for use by patrons; compiles and produces flyers and other written material promoting library events and the use of library resources, in both Spanish and English;

• Assists in selecting and ordering materials and prepares new acquisitions for public use;

• Arranges and implements special programs for community groups, schools, and human services agencies;

• Performs daily opening or closing procedures whenever professional Librarian is not on duty at a Branch site; 

• Supervises lower-level library staff;

• Acts as liaison to Hispanic community agencies.

Possession of a Bachelor's Degree.

Candidates who expect to receive this degree or diploma by August 1, 2024, may participate in the examination.  If successful on the examination, you will not be certified for appointment until you have submitted proof of completion of the requirements to the City of Rochester Examination Administration unit.  Proof must be submitted no later than 2 (two) months after the completion of your degree or diploma; failure to do so will result in removal of your name from this list.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:  Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish.

There will be no written or oral test for this examination.  If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive a rating based upon an evaluation of your training and experience against the duties of the position being tested.

Candidates must first complete an examination application and return it to the the City of Rochester on or before the last filing date of July 8, 2024.

Approved candidates will be sent a notice containing directions to a website address needed to complete a Training and Experience Questionnaire.

The Training and Experience Questionnaire will be available on August 1, 2024, and approved candidates will be required to complete and submit this questionnaire between August 1, 2024 and midnight, August 31, 2024.  NOTE: Candidates will not be able to claim any credit for training or experience gained after the application filing deadline of July 8th, 2024.

Candidates who fail to submit a questionnaire by midnight, August 31, 2024, will not receive a rating.