Library Assistant
About this role
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
• 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 • High School Diploma or equivalent. • Experience working with the public required. • Previous library experience desirable.
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