What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant position at City of Georgetown, TX?
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The Circulation Services Library Assistants are vital members of the GPL Public Services Team that ensure comprehensive coverage of public desks within the library and offer quality service to our patrons.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists Library patrons at circulation desk with book returns and checkouts, payment of fines, and completing Library card application and hold request forms.
- Collects payments.
- Empties book drop and book collection areas.
- Organizes books into their Dewey number and shelves them properly.
- Maintains the order and cleanliness of Library areas and holdings.
- Opens and prepares Library common areas, computers, office equipment and other search tools.
- Logs into database statistics of patrons, reference questions and Library usage statistics.
- Answers the telephone and refers calls to appropriate section.
- Assist patrons in locating materials and information, both adults and children.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
High school diploma or equivalent. One (1) year of full-time experience working in a modern library to include direct customer service experience. OR Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Library Circulation or Reference experience preferred.
Knowledge of:
- Library administration, organization, and operation.
- Library reference computer.
- Dewy Decimal System in order to shelve and locate books.
Skill in:
- Using computer and various software programs.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with organizations, schools, and general public.
- Working with adults and children.
- Reading reports, memoranda, periodicals, journals, etc.
- Filling out forms; taking messages.
- Perform basic mathematical calculations to keeps tally of patrons entering building, make change, and calculating fines.
- Responding to requests for information.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid Class "C" Texas driver's license
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.
Hiring Range: $17.49 - $21.91, hourly.
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