Library Assistant

Summary of Job

Library Assistant performs circulation tasks, processes materials, provides customer service including reference and reader’s advisory services.

The position is around 20 hours per week; nights, days and every other weekend

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Checks library materials in and out
• Collects and records fines and fees; records daily monies
• Maintains magazines
• Registers patrons; maintains patron records
• Conducts reference and readers' advisory interviews; provides information on library services and policies
• Initiates and answers telephone inquiries; transfers calls to appropriate personnel when necessary
• Assists patrons in the use of library equipment
• Searches shelves for materials; prepares and sends out overdue notices
• Processes materials for shelves; mends books;
• Assists with maintaining order in the library
• Communicates with co-workers, supervisors, the public, etc.
• Participates in seminars and meetings as may be directed by the Adult Services Librarian, Children's Services Librarian, or Library Director
• Miscellaneous duties as may be directed by the Adult Services Librarian, Children's Services Librarian, or Library Director

Qualifications, Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with the public required.
• Previous library experience desirable.

Education, Experience, Licenses, Additional Info

Special Functional Requirements:

• Organizational, interpersonal and public relations skills
• Instructing, coordinating, problem solving, troubleshooting, decision making and conflict resolution skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; listening skills, customer service skills
• Computer skills

Physical Capacities:

• Intermittent sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, stooping, climbing
• Lifting 25 lbs.; pushing, pulling 150 lbs.
• Reaching, handling, fingering, feeling
• Vision: near/far
• Speaking, hearing

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