Library Assistant

Must be able to work Saturdays.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to provide circulation services to library patrons and callers. This is accomplished by greeting customers, registering new patrons and issuing library cards, updating entries, checking materials in and out, answering general telephone queries, instructing customers in library procedures, and instructing in the use of materials and equipment. When not scheduled to work at the Circulation Desk, other duties may include preparing materials for special programs, maintaining supplies, locating items for Interlibrary Loan, locating items with problem statuses, assisting with donated materials, receiving new materials, preparing new materials for circulation, conducting preliminary archival research and performing routine patron database maintenance.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Driver’s License Required – N Type – N/A Endorsements – N/A

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy
Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

# Code Essential Functions
1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice
2 S Provides services to patrons by greeting customers as they walk in, handling complaints, comments and suggestions, answering the telephone and responding to questions or inquiries, demonstrating equipment use, and offering assistance with self-service functions.
3 S Works the circulation desk by registering new patrons, renewing accounts, updating information, entering data, checking materials in and out, collecting fines and payments, replacing cards, searching for materials and inspecting returned materials.
4 S Sorts items in circulation workroom, accurately shelves returned materials, collects materials for statistical counts, assist with inventories as and when needed.
4 M Performs secondary duties to include preparing materials for special programs, maintaining supplies, locating items for Interlibrary Loan, locating items with problem statuses, assisting with donated materials, receiving new materials, preparing new materials for circulation, conducting preliminary archival research and performing routine patron database maintenance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-
Formal Education Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
Experience No experience required

WORK LOCATION: Office Environment

Position : 1406001

Code : 1406-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : LIBRARY

Grade : NE 103

Job Family : 25-4031.00 LIBRARY TECHNICIANS

Job Class : PT LIBRARY ASSISTANT

Posting Start : 05/02/2023

Posting End : 12/31/9999

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $13.51-$16.90