What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant 2 position at Ohio Department of Commerce?
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What You'll Do :
This position works under general supervision and requires working knowledge of set of specialized library procedures :
- Performs library tasks which includes checking books, magazines, and other materials in and out of institution library
- Assists incarcerated individuals in the location of requested materials (e.g. shows how to use automation system and where materials are located)
- Advises incarcerated individuals of the types of materials that are not allowed to be checked out of the library and what the library has to offer them while incarcerated
- Assists with inter-library loan requests.
- Catalogs new materials and repairs and binds books, periodicals and documents
- Discards no longer useable or outdated materials utilized by library
- Trains incarcerated library aides
- Shelves and files library materials according to the established procedures and in conjunction with the librarian.
- Performs clerical tasks (e.g., files and updates computer)
- Catalogs cards
- Assists in ordering books
- Assists librarian with inventory of library materials (e.g., count and record by topic magazines, books, and types of equipment)
- Performs related duties and security functions as needed
- Attends trainings and / or conferences
- Performs other duties as assigned.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees
Medical CoverageFree Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility periodPaid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per yearChildbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leaveEducation and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
Qualifications
3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in library media technology or library science.
Job Skills :
Library Services, Organizing and Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus
