What are the responsibilities and job description for the SEASONAL Library Assistant position at City of Kilgore?
JOB
Coordinates and performs a variety of circulation duties on behalf of the Kilgore Public Library; provides customer service to the public; responds to circulation and/or other types of library inquiries; updates and maintains patron account records; assists in maintaining library facilities, equipment, and collection materials; assists with programming where needed; and performs other related duties as assigned under the supervision of library staff.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential functionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Staffs the circulation desk andprovides customer service topatronsin person and viatelephone. Responds tovarious types ofcirculationand/or othergenerallibrary inquiries; communicatesandexplains the Library's policies and procedures to the public.Performs a varietyofcirculation duties; checks items in and out; renewsmaterials; processesholdrequests under supervision.Monitors and notifiespatrons of missing/damaged materials and/or other accountissues. Collectsandreceipts library fees/fines;sell/rechargesprintand copy accounts;receives monies forFriendsoftheLibrarybooksales, balances andmaintainscash box.Contactspatronsbytelephone regardingthe availabilityofrequesteditems and/orreturnedmail. Inputs,updates, and maintains patron account informationin the Library's computersystem. Assistspatrons with basic reference inquiries and/orin locating librarymaterials as well as catalog training. Assists patrons with computers and Interlibrary Loans.Prepares items for shelving; places booksand audiovisualitems ondisplay shelves.Empties book drop;deliversclosing announcements.Prepares items for circulation, unpacks material shipments Assists with Summer Reading Program online record keeping and registration.Assists with events (set up, clean up, other duties as needed)Other related duties as assigned.Regular attendance requiredWork environmentIndoor heated and cooled facility. Occasional outdoor events. Works with patrons of all ages and faculties. Saturday availability required.Physical demandsWork is performed in a public library environment. Subject to sitting, standing for extended period, walking,bending ,reaching, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds. Must be able to push/pull library carts and lift/carry library materials.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work authorization/security clearance requirements; driver’s license, drug screen, background, physical
Coordinates and performs a variety of circulation duties on behalf of the Kilgore Public Library; provides customer service to the public; responds to circulation and/or other types of library inquiries; updates and maintains patron account records; assists in maintaining library facilities, equipment, and collection materials; assists with programming where needed; and performs other related duties as assigned under the supervision of library staff.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential functionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Staffs the circulation desk andprovides customer service topatronsin person and viatelephone. Responds tovarious types ofcirculationand/or othergenerallibrary inquiries; communicatesandexplains the Library's policies and procedures to the public.Performs a varietyofcirculation duties; checks items in and out; renewsmaterials; processesholdrequests under supervision.Monitors and notifiespatrons of missing/damaged materials and/or other accountissues. Collectsandreceipts library fees/fines;sell/rechargesprintand copy accounts;receives monies forFriendsoftheLibrarybooksales, balances andmaintainscash box.Contactspatronsbytelephone regardingthe availabilityofrequesteditems and/orreturnedmail. Inputs,updates, and maintains patron account informationin the Library's computersystem. Assistspatrons with basic reference inquiries and/orin locating librarymaterials as well as catalog training. Assists patrons with computers and Interlibrary Loans.Prepares items for shelving; places booksand audiovisualitems ondisplay shelves.Empties book drop;deliversclosing announcements.Prepares items for circulation, unpacks material shipments Assists with Summer Reading Program online record keeping and registration.Assists with events (set up, clean up, other duties as needed)Other related duties as assigned.Regular attendance requiredWork environmentIndoor heated and cooled facility. Occasional outdoor events. Works with patrons of all ages and faculties. Saturday availability required.Physical demandsWork is performed in a public library environment. Subject to sitting, standing for extended period, walking,bending ,reaching, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds. Must be able to push/pull library carts and lift/carry library materials.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work authorization/security clearance requirements; driver’s license, drug screen, background, physical