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Library Assistant

City of New London
2 days ago
Part-time
On-site
New London, Wisconsin, United States
$12.78 - $12.78 USD hourly

Summary of Job

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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications, Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience working with the public required.
  • Previous library experience desirable.

Education, Experience, Licenses, Additional Info

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