What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Aide Part Time position at City Of Lowell?
City of Lowell
Job Description
Pollard Memorial Library
Library Aide - Part-Time
Job Title: Library Aide – Part-Time Position (2500-J#6577, 3069)
Department: Pollard Memorial Library
Reports To: Library Director, Assistant Director, Coordinator of Circulation and any other designated personnel
Salary: $15.00/hour
Schedule: Up to 19 hrs weekly, may include evenings and Friday or Saturday
FLSA Status: Exempt
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Assignment to Technical Services to process materials.
Assignment to circulation desks, public desks, and performance of all circulation-related tasks in library and/or bookmobile.
Shelving of all library materials.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Commitment to serving a diverse urban population required.
Knowledge of computers and database entry preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Bilingual preferred. (English/Spanish or English/Khmer)
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to library patrons.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
The City of Lowell is a smoke and drug free employer and requires a physical with drug screen, and CORI post offer.
Qualified individuals should apply by the deadline of by submitting application/resume with cover letter using the City of Lowell job opportunities online portal:
https://selfservice885.tdr.tylerhosting.cloud/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
The City is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion through equitable opportunities for all community members. The aim is for our workforce, including contractors, to be truly representative of all sections of society and our community, and for each team member to feel respected while fostering belonging.
"The City of Lowell assures that every individual shall have equal access to all City employment opportunities. The City is all-inclusive and no person shall be denied equal access because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military service, or physical/mental disability."
EOE/AA/504 Employer
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
