What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant - Part Time position at City of Destin?
$16.95/hour depending on qualifications.
Job Title: Library Assistant - Part Time
Department: Library
SUMMARY Works at the library’s service desk and performs general library functions, including customer assistance and technology help.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision of other city employees is not required for this position.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent and experience working with computers and handheld devices required; knowledge of library functions with six (6) months of library work experience desired. Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher, or other graphic design software preferred.
Licenses Or Certifications
None.
Special Requirements
None.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Be physically able to operate various job-related office equipment, push book trucks, bend, reach library shelves, and lift up to 50 pounds. Able to stand for long periods.
Career Development
description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Miscellaneous Information
Background Check Required
Job Title: Library Assistant - Part Time
Department: Library
SUMMARY Works at the library’s service desk and performs general library functions, including customer assistance and technology help.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Greets patrons, answers questions, provides directions, and answers telephones
- Checks out items to patrons and checks in materials returned from patrons using integrated library software
- Helps patrons search for information and materials, and request materials from other libraries
- Handles money and credit card transactions for fines and fees
- Issues new library cards
- Provides technology assistance with internet access, e-mails, searching the online library catalog, eBooks, and other digital library materials.
- Provides help with faxing, scanning, and copying documents
- Keeps current on the latest published materials to offer reading suggestions
- Helps to keep periodicals organized and current
- Assists with library programming, promotion, displays, and outreach events
- Re-shelves library materials and helps maintain a clean and orderly collection.
- Demonstrates relevant knowledge of the library’s essential functions and processes
- Demonstrates commitment to Team Destin and our mission, vision, values, and goals, and represents the City in a professional manner
- Helps develop and accomplish library work plans and procedures
- Performs other related duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision of other city employees is not required for this position.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent and experience working with computers and handheld devices required; knowledge of library functions with six (6) months of library work experience desired. Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher, or other graphic design software preferred.
Licenses Or Certifications
None.
Special Requirements
None.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Skill using small office equipment, including copiers, fax machines, multi-line telephones, and scanners
- Skill using computers for data entry, word processing, and creating promotional and other handouts
- Skill using handheld technology and downloading apps
- Skill researching on the internet and traditional library sources
- Able to communicate and interact with people from all walks of life and maintain positive working relationships
- Able to organize effectively
- Able to make independent judgments in the absence of supervision within the job duties and tasks
- Able to use mathematical formulas, handle money, and make change
- Knowledge of customer service skills, including tactfully dealing with complaints and upset patrons
- Able to focus and perform under stress when dealing with deadlines, high patron volume, and a busy library setting
- Able to be flexible and adapt on short notice to a dynamic library and city environment
Be physically able to operate various job-related office equipment, push book trucks, bend, reach library shelves, and lift up to 50 pounds. Able to stand for long periods.
Career Development
- Continuing Education (seminars, job-related coursework at post-secondary institutions, continuing education credits)
- Training (Either as participant or trainer)
- Involvement in relevant professional or technical associations
- Serving on city committees
- Volunteering to take responsibility for special projects, cross-training
description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Miscellaneous Information
Background Check Required
Salary : $17
