Library Assistant Job Posting
Millington Arbela District Library
Library Assistant
Job Description
Description:
Performs a variety of duties under the direction of a supervisor, some of a routine clerical nature and some of a professional nature. Supervision is provided by the Director and Assistant Director. Work is learned through on-the-job training, workshops, seminars and continuing education.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Under the general supervision of the Director, responsible for creating a climate of welcoming and responsive atmosphere of service for all patrons. Provides reference and reader’s advisory services; interacts with the public to create a favorable impression of library services; plans and presents programs. Schedule includes evenings and weekends.
Examples of Duties:
• Provides reference and reader’s advisory services to patrons
• Understands full range of circulation desk procedures using an automated circulation system
• Carries out procedures for notifications of patrons of overdue material
• Registers new patrons and maintains records of patron applications
• Handles fines, uses the cash register
• Uses public catalog, internet, and printers
• Assists patrons with computers and software
• Transmits faxes and scans documents
• Uses copier and computers
• Answers telephone
• Shelves material
• Assist patrons and processes MeL library loan
• Solves patron problems encountered during their library visit
• Monitors library supplies for ordering
• Creates marketing and promotional material
• Merchandises books and other library materials to enhance their appeal and promote their use by patrons
• Facilitates programming, as needed, in skill set
• Inspects library materials for repair and may assist in repairing and/or processing library material
• Performs general cleaning duties in the library including shoveling and sweeping sidewalks and taking out garbage.
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Knowledge of and experience using technology and the internet
- Teamwork
- Effective communicator
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Strong commitment to serving the public
- Excellent interpersonal skills and public service manner for modeling customer service expectations
- Ability to interact harmoniously and communicate well with patrons and staff
- Excellent English communication skills, oral and written
- Excellent computer, word-processing and internet skills
- Ability to maintain reliable schedule and regular attendance
- Flexibility to adapt to changing work situations and to vary work schedule
- Physical mobility to comfortably lift and move 50 pounds
- Good vision and hearing
- Manual dexterity to operate computer and telephone equipment
- Satisfactory criminal background check
- Willingness to attend community events and training/workshops outside of the library
- Valid driver’s license and personal automobile for job-related transportation
Acceptable Experience and Training:
• High school diploma or GED
• Graduation from a college or university preferred
• Public library experience preferred
• Experience with Google apps, Word, Excel, Canva and other application software
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities