Branch Library Assistant

Part Time - 25 hours per week (This is a Permanent position)

SCHEDULE:

Monday 3-8pm, Tuesday 3-8pm, Wednesday 12-5pm, Thursday 12-5pm

Friday either 8am-1pm or 1-6pm

Weekends are on a 3-week rotation. When you work the weekend you will be off Friday, the day before.

Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm

Summary:

Performs circulation and clerical functions to serve the library’s patrons in a friendly manner and to maintain circulation of the library’s various materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greets and assists patrons in meeting their needs during their visit to the library, including circulation of materials.

• Performs other patron services including computer searches for materials, putting items on reserve, signing patrons up for programs, registering patrons for new or renewed library cards, answering any patron account-related questions and collecting fines on overdue accounts.

• Maintains a positive and friendly attitude when dealing with the public.

• Performs functions to keep library materials organized, including discharging or materials, arranging books on carts for proper shelving, securing items in cases, shelving, shelf reading and periodic dusting of shelves.

• May provide various reference services to the patrons; answers questions, assists in locating materials and instructs patrons in the use of library’s resources; ensures that patrons receive results to their satisfaction.

• Assists patrons by answering basic questions concerning Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, the Library’s computer time management system, Internet use, and devices.

• Performs various activities to maintain the organizational aspects of the summer book club including registering patrons, keeping records of reading activity and issuing prizes.

• Attends staff and department meetings; may take meeting minutes.

• Keeps copier stocked with paper and maintains paper and toner reserve.

• Performs other functions assigned to position to ensure effective and smooth continuity of operations and transactions in the best interest of the library.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Is responsible for accurate handling of payment transactions and maintains confidentiality.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION:

High school diploma or High School Equivalency Exam (HSE). Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of: Database Software; Internet Software; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Word Processing Software (Word); Publishing Software (Publisher); Presentation software (PowerPoint); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); Integrated Library System (ILS) software, Room and Event software; and Scheduling software; and Mobile Devices including eReaders; and skills to work in Mac & PC environment. 

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.

• The employee is regularly required to talk or listen and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

• The employee will frequently move book carts up to 300 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is a general office/library environment. 

This is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and requirements