What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant - TEMPORARY position at Chatham County, NC?
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Job Description
Do you enjoy working with people of all ages? Do you want to show people just how many services the library actually offers? Are you fun and outgoing? Are you looking for an opportunity to get your foot in the door and learn more? This is the job for you!
Performs work in all aspects of the library including support at the Youth Services Desk, preparing materials for programming, shelving, and shelf-reading, providing assistance to library patrons, and other duties as assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Youth Services Librarian. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Although the position is based at the Chatham Community Library, candidates may be asked to work at other locations on an as-needed basis.
Essential Functions
- Performs circulation duties, checking materials in and out utilizing automated system; shelves and ensures materials are in order, empties outdoor book drop as needed;
- Answers telephone, directs callers to the appropriate staff, renews materials, places requested materials on hold and contacts patrons;
- Registers new library patrons, updates and corrects patron registration information, and issues new and replacement library cards;
- Provides assistance to library patrons relating to library computers and materials; reserves computers for patrons;
- Assists with library programming;
- Performs reader's advisory and reference services; assists patrons with locating materials; receives and forwards interlibrary loan requests;
- Receives money for copies, overdue materials, lost or damaged books, and replacement of cards; operates cash register with accuracy;
- Reports maintenance issues, retrieves copier paper and supplies as needed, sends items for repair;
- Assists with opening and closing procedures;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in library work or other work dealing with the public or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ideal candidate will have general knowledge of library and circulation functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- General knowledge of basic library procedures, methods and techniques;
- General knowledge of the library circulation functions;
- General knowledge of office procedures and records maintenance techniques;
- Skill in the use of library equipment, materials, and resources;
- Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment;
- Ability to operate standard office and computer equipment and perform basic word processing and data entry;
- Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking, hearing, handling, feeling, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; work requires vocal communication to express or exchange ideas orally; work requires hearing to perceive information at normal spoken levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visually inspecting small defects and/or small parts, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work involves possible exposure to dust; work is generally in a quiet location (e.g. library, private offices).
Chatham County is fully committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) principles and issues this anti-discrimination/EEO compliance clause to support and maintain employee’s rights and responsibilities relating to equal employment. The core of equal employment opportunity is the right to work and advance on the basis of merit, ability, and potential, free from prejudice or discrimination. In accordance with the applicable anti-discrimination statutes, executive orders, and other authorities, Chatham County protects employees against discrimination, to the fullest extent of law, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, whistleblower activity, parental status, and military service (past, present, or future), and against retaliation for participation in EEO activity or opposition to discrimination.
