Library Assistant- Technical services TEMPORARY

Job Title: Technical Services Library Assistant

Job location: Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
500 Market Street St. Joseph, MI 49085

Department: Technical Services

Reports to: Technical Services Supervisor

Position details: Full Time - Non-exempt - 40 Hours/week

Starting Rate of pay: $14.97. This position is eligible for paid holidays and sick leave. Pleasant working conditions and a great staff to work with!
You'll have the opportunity to be creative, work autonomously and with a team, and help make our library a wonderful part of our community. Training is provided.

Detailed Job Description:

• Primarily responsible for processing MELCat requests, including but not limited to:
• Pulling materials being sent to requesting libraries
• Following MELCat procedures to process incoming and outgoing MELCat requests
• Assessing condition of returning items for needed repair or replacement
• Assigning overdue fees for MELCat items to patron accounts
• Working with Administrative Assistant to coordinate payment for library materials lost or damaged via the MELCat process

• Provides monthly updates for staff on MELCat & MEL.org

• Manages interlibrary loan book requests for both library-led and community-led book clubs.

• Processes new materials (property stamp, adjusting status in ILS, placing items on hold for patrons, etc.)

• Troubleshooting MEL and ILL issues for patrons

• Coordinating with MCLS and the Rides delivery program

• Regularly scheduled work on public services desks, including evenings and weekends, assisting patrons of all ages. Tasks include, but are not limited to:
• Checking out library materials according to established procedures
• Registering and maintaining borrower database information
• Collecting and recording fines and fees
• Answering and directing incoming calls
• Notifying patrons of materials on hold
• Assisting patrons with reference and reader’s advisory inquiries

• Develops, implements, and executes programs of interest to adults or teens[s1]

• Participates in collection development and assessment

• Other duties as assigned

Work Experience:

• One (1) year working with the public in some capacity; preference given to those with public library experience
• Must be comfortable with technology
• Works well with staff teams and the public
• Ability to communicate effectively & clearly
• Knowledge of and ability to apply library policies and procedures to various situations
• Applicants must agree to a background check

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree - any subject

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $14.97 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• This position requires one evening shift (until 8pm) per week and one Saturday in a 4-week rotation. Will you have availability to work at those times?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15