Position Open Until Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 5 : 00pm

LIBRARY OVERVIEW

Teton County Library's mission is to foster literacy and lifelong learning, inspire creativity, and strengthen community.

We view Teton County as a welcoming community inspired to pursue its passions; a place to forge connections, discover new ideas, and engage in civic life.

Since 1938, we have grown from a single reading room in downtown Jackson to become a world-class, county-wide library system serving as Jackson Hole's center for information, knowledge, and entertainment.

The Library is one of the most popular and valued services in Teton County. Library staff members are highly regarded by the public for their knowledge, quality of service, and caring.

We work every day to foster and support a diverse, vibrant community and a strong, healthy democracy. We do this work guided by the principles of intellectual freedom, literacy and the love of learning, privacy and confidentiality, respect for community, strong partnerships and collaboration, and innovation.

The Library embraces IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) principles by working to eliminate barriers to access, providing staff and the public with opportunities for growth, and developing equitable access to the programs and services we offer the community.

If you share these values and meet the following qualifications, the Library invites you to apply for this position.

JOB HIGHLIGHTS

The successful applicant for the Library Assistant, Senior - Circulation Services will possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as effective customer service and communication skills.

To satisfy the needs of the position, the person will demonstrate the flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends.

On a regular basis, the employee will work at the public desk, assisting patrons with library circulation, reference, and readers' advisory services.

In addition to interacting with the public, the employee will process returned library materials, ensure accurate library shelving, and carry out other relevant tasks as needed.

The ability to speak Spanish is desirable.

SUMMARY : Performs paraprofessional duties requiring a working knowledge of library science techniques and practices for interpreting, adapting, and verifying library records;

provides assistance to patrons.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.

This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below;

reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Perform difficult or complex bibliographic searches using a wide variety of manual and automated databases and on-standard resources.

Assists with developing specific areas of the library collection, including evaluation, selection, weeding, repairs, and filing library materials.

Assists patrons with mechanical operations of library equipment, including online resources and computer devices.May manage the cash register, copier monies, deposits, billing for lost and / or damaged books, and send notices for lost or overdue books.

Provides Reader's Advisory services including developing library displays, writing book reviews and conducting staff reader's advisory training.

• Assists in the delivery of a variety of literature-based programs and activities including story-time, library tours and instruction;
• afterschool programming; and summer reading.Supports the relationship between the Teton County Library Staff and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with patrons and Library staff;

and maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Required Licenses and Certifications : Must possess a valid Wyoming / Idaho Driver's License and maintain an acceptable driving record

Required Knowledge of : Standard library science, resources, methods, and techniques.Library cataloging rules and standards.

Microsoft Office products which include Word and Excel applications.Administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as managing files and records.

Library database systems, including how they are utilized for patron records, cataloging, circulation, reporting and research.

Required Skills in : Interpreting information, analyzing and solving problems.Effectively communicating with the public including communicating technical information to non-technical persons.

Working as a team member and fostering a cooperative work environment.Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

Communicating effectively orally and in writing.

Work Environment : Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment.Schedule may include evenings and weekends.

Last updated : 2024-09-05