Adult Services Assistant - Mesquite Library

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides reference, readers advisory, and periodicals services to patrons and Library District staff by searching files, references shelves, and automated library systems to locate requested information or materials.

2. Assists patrons in the selection and location of the Adult Reference collection, the circulating collection, periodicals, and other library materials using Library of Congress Classifications and provides in-depth instruction in the use of public library equipment, i.e., computers, catalog terminals, and on-line services.

3. Checks in new materials, provides bibliographic maintenance on collection, and shelves and finds such in appropriate departments.

4. Maintains knowledge of adult reference and reader services, the circulating collection, and periodicals.

5. Ensures continuing physical maintenance and proper location of books, periodicals, and other library materials relevant to the Adult Services Department.

6. Maintains compliance with Library District, branch, and department policies and procedures and explains policies and procedures to patrons and staff.

7. Interacts extensively over the telephone, and in person with patrons, district-wide staff and management, outside agencies, and other libraries.

8. Provides information about district-wide activities, facilities, and services.

9. Utilizes personal computers, automated library systems, the Internet, and on-line tools and resources.

10. Operates library and office equipment including, but not limited to: copy machine, telephone, and facsimile machine.

11. Attends or conducts miscellaneous meetings and training sessions at meeting sites throughout the district.

12. Maintains a safe environment for both staff and patrons.

13. Maintains and files records and reports appropriate to the department.

14. Orders and processes acquisitions of various materials appropriate to a department, i.e., office supplies, books, and periodicals.

15. Exercises limited decision making skills.

16. Schedules public use of equipment when appropriate to the department.

17. Performs basic maintenance or repair on library equipment.

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  This schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Library District.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance insurance.
• Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• 14 paid holidays, plus 1 additional floating holiday per year.
• Paid vacation (18 days per year) and sick time (12 days per year).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• For more details about employee benefits, please see https://thelibrarydistrict.org/benefits/