What are the responsibilities and job description for the Branch Assistant position at Iberville Parish Library?

Job Description

Compensation : $14.82 / hr DOE Department : Plaquemine Branch Location : Plaquemine, LA FLSA Status : Non-Exempt, 20 hours per week Position Reports To : Branch Manager Position Supervises : None

General Information

This position provides front-line service to all patrons and must be prepared for the variety of needs encountered during a workday. This position performs a variety of routine library tasks including circulation transactions, assisting patrons, and other related duties. The position may be scheduled to work any hours that the library is open, including evenings and weekends. The position may include assigned work duties before or after hours for special events and programs both inside and outside the library.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

Assumes responsibility for collection related duties

Discharges and sorts returned materials.
Efficiently and accurately shelves materials as needed
Empties book drop
Reads assigned shelves and helps maintain physical appearance and orderliness of materials on shelves
Receives and processes in-transit items for holds and shelving.

Assumes responsibility for effective circulation services

Provides friendly and efficient patron service

Understands and performs regular circulation transactions : charging and discharging materials, registering new patrons, renewing materials, and collecting fines and fees.

Accurately and efficiently performs daily branch financial reports and deposits.

Applies effective practices to address patron complaints and concerns.

Assumes responsibility for effective information services

Understands and performs regular information service duties : assistance with finding materials within the library, assisting with readers' advisory, placing patron holds and requests, helping patrons with basic research questions.

Supports and assists patrons with technology use, internet access, and electronic resources using a variety of devices.

Understands and assists patrons using library eContent collections Branch Assistant (Part-Time) Job Description

Assumes responsibility for engaging in learning and development activities

Continuously improves job skills through learning and training opportunities

Stays informed about library services, resources, events, policies, and procedures

Develops and enhances computer and technology skills necessary for effective communication and job function

Assumes responsibility for maintaining a professional work environment and effective communication with library staff and patrons

Works efficiently both individually and with a team to support the library's mission and services to its communities

Communicates effectively using a variety of methods

Develops and maintains effective relationships with co-workers

Provides information and assistance as requested.

Responds promptly and courteously to staff and patrons

Informs supervisor(s) and / or library management of any significant areas of concern.

Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

Education / Certification and Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent

PREFERRED : Associates Degree or Bachelor's degree from an accredited secondary institution

PREFERRED : Prior experience in a public library setting serving the general public

Required Knowledge

Knowledge of general library principles, policies, and procedures

Knowledge of library materials and resources

Knowledgeable in methods of storing and retrieving library materials.

Knowledge of classification methods.

Skills / Abilities

Effective communication skills.

Good interpersonal skills and public relations skills

Proficient keyboarding skills and understanding of Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to perform basic email tasks

Ability to navigate the Internet

Advanced knowledge of mobile devices and social media.

Must possess the ability to learn and utilize a variety of library technologies

Ability to learn and perform basic routines of library operations.

Research skills and ability to use digital and print resources.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hand and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each job duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Iberville Parish Library is an equal-opportunity employer.

Conditions of Employment : assessment test, degree transcripts (if applicable), copies of diploma(s) earned.

Conditions of Employment : successful background check, successful drug screening.

Salary : $15

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