Branch Library Assistant I - Wellton (Part-Time) To Establish an Eligibility List

Job Summary

Nature of Work

(Illustrative Only) Performs circulation desk duties including checking in and out books and other library materials; issuing library cards to patrons; responsible for handling cash and processing the transactions on a daily basis; assists patrons with email accounts, electronic resources, electronic devices, and computers; assists patrons with their needs; responds to complaints and updates computer records on library materials as needed; answers incoming calls; determines and undertakes routing to proper party; records and delivers messages; performs teen and/or Spanish outreach duties including coordinating special events for Teen or Spanish speakers; responsible for Teen or Spanish services, programs, and/or activities as practiced in public libraries; develops, conducts and records virtual programming (i.e. story time, crafts, robotics, STEAM programming and emerging technology.)Performs youth duties which include the coordination of special events for youth (i.e. Summer Reading Program, Weeding, and Library tours); responsible for youth services, programs, and/or activities as practiced in public libraries; performs rover duties which include working at the circulation desk; plans and/or assists with branch programs; provide coverage, as needed, in other divisions within the Library Branch; may design and maintain Library brochures, calendars, and flyers, and may deliver them to community locations or events; may maintain the Branch periodicals; assists with the meeting room reservations and follows the reservation procedures; may submit supply orders; responsible for shelving books and materials; may weed assigned areas; responsible for clearing the book drops and returns; assists patrons with self- check-out stations; unpacks and packs bins of books returned from, or to be returned to, other libraries; organizes and conducts library activities; collects statistics and enters the information in the database; maintains patron files and contacts patrons; may print reports and pull books for patrons; assists with library services as practiced in public libraries; may promote public library services to the local community; may provide coverage in other divisions within the Library Branch; may be assigned to work in other library branches; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; and thirty (30) semester hours of college course work; OR Library Technical Assistant (LTA) Certificate; AND two (2) years of experience working in a library environment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a fingerprint Clearance Card. Requires successful completion of a background check.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Yuma County and Department policies and procedures and functions; techniques of library operations; the Dewey Decimal System; children’s services as practiced in public libraries; books and authors; circulation functions appropriate to branch library and circulation procedures

Skill in: Using office machines, and automated systems; business English, spelling and arithmetic; providing effective customer-oriented service; handling irate patrons and tense situations; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; communicating verbally and in writing; following written instructions.

Ability to: Effectively respond to phone calls, emails and complaints in a timely manner; plan, prioritizes, manages and responds to multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment; use modern office equipment and computers; communicate effectively verbally and written; lift up to 40 lbs.; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Working Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity; generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required; the job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under extreme likelihood of verbal abuse from hostile and frustrated customers and may have risk of exposure to communicable diseases.