What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant II (Casual) position at Fairbanks North Star, Borough of (AK)?
JOB
Assist the public at the Circulation desk. Perform various activities in support of library materials circulation.SALARY: 5AREPORTS TO: Circulation LibrarianPOSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
1. Register patrons for library cards and enter/maintain FNSB patron data and Alaska Library Catalog (ALC) consortium wide data in computerized database; maintain backup patron files.2. Answer questions and resolve patrons’ problems/complaints concerning FNSB and ALC-wide overdues, cards, and materials.3. Contact other ALC libraries to coordinate activities and procedures. Relay other ALC library fee policies to FNSB patrons.4. Receive and record payments for various library transactions. Balance and reconcile payments daily.5. Compile information for statistical reporting. Manage lost and found.6. Place reserves on requested materials, maintain the hold database, and notify patrons when materials are available. Run, sort, and prioritize holds.7. Schedule check-in and check-out of equipment and meeting rooms, auditorium, and conference rooms. Ensure use of equipment and rooms are in compliance with library standards and effectively handle any issues.8. Assist patrons in use of typewriters, copiers, centralized printing systems, and other in house equipment.9. Ensure that library materials are checked out/in and shelved accurately and in a timely fashion. Review damaged items and make minor repairs to books and media; send to Collection Services for further repair if needed.10. Process lost and paids, damages, and claims returns; prepare refund requests and handle other patron related billing processes.11. Participate in opening and closing procedures. Monitor library and report any safety incidents and problems immediately.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
JOB CONTACTS: Frequent business contact with other employees in own department; continuous routine public contact, and frequent contact involving outside organizations/agencies.JOB RESPONSIBILITY: Does not supervise; many minor problems daily and occasional major ones with supervisor usually required for help and instruction; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require minimal effort to recover.WORK ENVIRONMENT: General office where conditions are pleasant; good, clean conditions where accidents/hazards are negligible; requires short periods of moderate lifting, pushing or pulling (26-50 lbs.).
Assist the public at the Circulation desk. Perform various activities in support of library materials circulation.SALARY: 5AREPORTS TO: Circulation LibrarianPOSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
1. Register patrons for library cards and enter/maintain FNSB patron data and Alaska Library Catalog (ALC) consortium wide data in computerized database; maintain backup patron files.2. Answer questions and resolve patrons’ problems/complaints concerning FNSB and ALC-wide overdues, cards, and materials.3. Contact other ALC libraries to coordinate activities and procedures. Relay other ALC library fee policies to FNSB patrons.4. Receive and record payments for various library transactions. Balance and reconcile payments daily.5. Compile information for statistical reporting. Manage lost and found.6. Place reserves on requested materials, maintain the hold database, and notify patrons when materials are available. Run, sort, and prioritize holds.7. Schedule check-in and check-out of equipment and meeting rooms, auditorium, and conference rooms. Ensure use of equipment and rooms are in compliance with library standards and effectively handle any issues.8. Assist patrons in use of typewriters, copiers, centralized printing systems, and other in house equipment.9. Ensure that library materials are checked out/in and shelved accurately and in a timely fashion. Review damaged items and make minor repairs to books and media; send to Collection Services for further repair if needed.10. Process lost and paids, damages, and claims returns; prepare refund requests and handle other patron related billing processes.11. Participate in opening and closing procedures. Monitor library and report any safety incidents and problems immediately.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
JOB CONTACTS: Frequent business contact with other employees in own department; continuous routine public contact, and frequent contact involving outside organizations/agencies.JOB RESPONSIBILITY: Does not supervise; many minor problems daily and occasional major ones with supervisor usually required for help and instruction; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require minimal effort to recover.WORK ENVIRONMENT: General office where conditions are pleasant; good, clean conditions where accidents/hazards are negligible; requires short periods of moderate lifting, pushing or pulling (26-50 lbs.).
