Part-Time Library Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for serving patrons at the circulation desk and for performing a variety of related duties, including basic reference, collection development and children's services.

WORK SCHEDULE

Tuesday 3-8

Thursday 9-3

Friday 9-2

Saturday 2-6

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides services to patrons at the circulation desk by checking materials in and out, renewing materials, renewing and issuing cards, responding to telephone inquiries, and resolving circulation problems.

• Resolves patrons/ questions about overdue notices, fines and other circulation matters.

• Shelves returned and new materials; performs shelf reads to maintain collection order.

• Receives monies for fines, lost or damaged materials, book sales, photocopies, etc.

• Provides reference assistance to patrons.

• Instructs patrons in the use of reference resources in various formats.

• Recommends books and materials to patrons.

• Searches shelves for missing items; manages follow-up procedures.

• Assists in the maintenance and cleaning of the library; collects trash; straightens furniture; restocks restroom.

• Assists with children's programming as assigned; assists with storytime and summer reading programs; provides assistance to parents and children in the selection of books and other materials.

• Performs related duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

The qualifications listed above represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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