Collection Development Library Assistant

This is a first-level position that supports the mission of Lake Agassiz Regional Library to enrich lives and strengthen communities; the position requires contact with library staff. Performs work consisting of a variety of clerical tasks related to routing and rotation of library materials, and providing support to the collection development department and regional office.

Essential Duties:

• Coordinate rotation supplies with locations
• Pack and unpack materials for all branches & LINK Sites
• Route various regional items and supplies to locations
• Move tubs/boxes of library materials from area to area within the building
• Process new materials
• Check in and route new materials

Other

• Collect/process/deliver/sort/distribute mail to/from the post office
• Opening and closing procedures for the regional office
• Mend library materials
• Assists customers by directing questions to appropriate staff
• Responsible for keeping workspace clean and attractive
• Discard library materials
• Assist in other regional office departments/areas as needed
• Participate in regional library teams, committees and projects
• Attend meetings and training as required
• Assist in training staff and overseeing volunteers
• Performs related duties as assigned

Competency:

• Able to communicate effectively and interact in a friendly, tactful and diplomatic way
• Willing to initiate communication and engage with staff
• Must be flexible to deal with interruptions while maintaining composure
• Able to maintain confidentiality and provide outstanding customer service
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Able to be flexible and continuously learn, unlearn and relearn
• Professional and respectful in attitude and behavior
• Knowledge of common computer software and keyboarding proficiency
• Able to effectively use the internet, email, social media and emerging technologies
• Able to learn and operate the catalog and ILL system with a high degree of efficiency
• Able to organize work and set priorities to meet deadlines
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to adapt readily to change
• Able to interpret and follow library policy and procedures
• Exhibits enthusiasm for library services and library related tasks

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/Experience/License:

• A high school diploma
• Library, customer service, or related work experience preferred
• A valid driver’s license

Language Ability:

Able to communicate clearly using English, both written and oral.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The work schedule includes day hours Monday-Friday.

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.

• Able to stand, walk, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, push/pull, up to 40 lbs.
• Able to use hands to grasp a barcode scanner and keyboard for extended periods.
• The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds.
• Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
• Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.
• Ability to drive to other locations as needed.

Working Conditions:

30 hours per week. Benefits include paid holiday, vacation, & sick leave; paid single health insurance policy; paid life insurance; optional dental insurance; optional flexible spending plan; optional deferred compensation plan; Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) matching deduction; Social Security (FICA); union membership (AFSCME); six-month orientation period. Place of employment is the Lake Agassiz Regional Library Regional Office, located in the lower level of the Moorhead Public Library.

Salary: $12.66 per hour