Main Resource Center Library
Part-Time position, 27 hours/week, non-exempt
Reduced schedule 21 hours/week during summer, non-exempt
Vacancy: 15-ML-1
SUMMARY: Under periodic supervision, this individual is responsible for a variety of tasks involving public service. Employees will acquire skills needed through on-the-job training. This individual performs related and other work as required.
REQUIREMENTS
Training and Experience
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. One year of paid, full-time equivalent customer service experience involving frequent interactions with the public (2 years part-time experience = 1 year full-time experience).
3. Preference will be given to those with an ALA-accredited Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC).
4. Preference with be given to those with prior library experience.
5. Successful completion of college coursework is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Good knowledge of:
computers and various software (Word, email, Internet, data entry).
Ability to:
1. use Dewey Decimal system;
2. use automated library system, and electronic and printed materials, resources and databases;
3. learn and follow library principles, policies and procedures;
4. understand and follow written and oral instructions;
5. use resourcefulness, tact, courtesy, and respect in dealing professionally with library patrons, employees, and vendors;
6. make decisions based on established policies and practices;
7. create and maintain courteous, pleasant impressions of the library;
8. establish good patron and staff rapport;
9. deal with multiple and extra unexpected tasks and patrons simultaneously;
10. plan and present programs to targeted audience.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, sit, twist, use hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, talk and hear. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, squat, kneel, and crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds. Employee must frequently push and/or pull loaded book carts weighing up to 75 pounds.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Information Services: Provides reference/readers’ advisory assistance; assists patrons in the selection of materials and the use of other library equipment, services, and/or special collections; answers routine questions; takes interlibrary loan requests; assists patrons in the use of databases, digital resources, Internet usage, software applications and hardware configuration; may conduct computer classes; may plan and/or provide programming to various target audiences; may conduct and attend community outreach programs; may give library tours and provide instruction in the use of the library facilities and services; may coordinate displays and promotional signage.
2. Circulation: Charges, discharges, and renews library materials; registers new borrowers, updates registration records, pulls and processes request materials; takes interlibrary loan requests.
3. Finances: Assesses and collects fines for overdue materials and payment for lost materials from patrons; makes change for patrons; collects and records payment for printing and faxing; count money on a rotational basis.
4. Shelving: Empties book drop; assists with filing & sorting; shelves library materials; straightens library materials on shelves; reads shelves for proper order; searches for lost library materials.
5. Reports: Assists in the preparation of reports and maintenance of records.
6. Professional Development: Attends staff meetings; meets monthly with supervisor for work plan meeting; attends other meetings as necessary.
7. Performs other duties as required.
PRESENT SCHEDULE [subject to change without notice]
FALL/WINTER/SPRING HOURS
Monday – Thursday: 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. .
Summer Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Will work some Sundays on a rotational basis
APPLICATION DEADLINE
February 25, 2015
STARTING DATE
Two (2) weeks after selection
SALARY
$10.87/hour + benefits
All interviews are conducted on-site, in person. No interviews will be conducted by phone or Skype. A criminal background check and a drug screening are part of the pre-hire process. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, religion, age, non-job related disability, genetics, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. Our facilities are non-smoking. February 18, 2015
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