Library Assistant

To establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill current and future part-time, permanent, or temporary vacancies, as long as the list is relevant which is up to one year. There are currently two vacancies:

Essential Functions

• Performs circulation activities in an elementary school library including but not limited to receiving new materials (e.g. books, media, textbooks, periodicals), entering materials into the automated circulation system, preparing and entering materials into circulation, checking in and out library materials, inspecting items for damage, and re-shelving items. 
• Collects charges on overdue, lost, and damaged materials; prepares and disseminates overdue notices; follows up on overdue materials, bills, and collections fees; prepares and submits reporting of fees collected.
• Schedules the use of the library and computer lab; orients teachers, students, and classes on library operations and monitors student conduct to ensure organized and proper use of the library.
• Assists students with use of the library and related facilities and equipment, including but not limited to assisting with the use of computers and technology devices, locating books and materials, and using resource guides to support students in utilizing the library.
• Assists teachers, administrators, and other personnel with selection of materials to support curriculum.
• Organizes and facilitates activities to stimulate student interest and ability in reading (e.g. reading circles, book fairs, book talks, reading clubs).
• Organizes and performs textbook and consumable distribution and collection to ensure the accurate and efficient distribution and collection of materials to students and staff.
• Conducts periodic inventory of library materials and reports and investigates discrepancies between physical and electronic count to ensure items are accounted for; prepares lists of damaged and outdated materials and disposes of materials according to established procedures.
• Circulates, stores, inventories, and operates a variety of technology equipment and devices (e.g. computers, laptops, instructional technology, media and audiovisual equipment) to ensure proper distribution and availability.
• Maintains the library website to share information, provide literary resources, and promote the library and its services.
• Designs, constructs, and displays materials such as library displays, bulletin boards, posters, and signs to present information, stimulate interest in the library, and maintain a positive aesthetic. 
• Orders books, magazines, periodicals, supplies, and equipment for the library in accordance with parameters established by a librarian or administrator to maintain an adequate inventory of materials.
• Repairs books and materials to ensure items are in proper condition.
• Establishes and maintains a variety of records and files to document library activities.
• Performs light cleaning to maintain a clean and orderly library environment.
• Trains and provides work direction to volunteers and student workers assigned to the library.

• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Education and Experience
A high school diploma or equivalent AND one year of experience performing clerical or library support services in a library or similar environment
OR
An associate degree with coursework in library science or related field

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Skills to:

• Operate office equipment, including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, email, database, and specialized applications and systems 
• Accurately enter electronic data and information at a speed necessary for successful job performance

• Basic library methods, practices, and terminology
• Library operations, policies, and procedures
• Dewey Decimal System of classification
• Automated circulation systems
• Basic mathematical principles to perform basic routine library financial transactions
• Methods and techniques of proper phone etiquette
• Methods of ordering and inventory management of library materials
• Proper methods of operation and storage of technology assigned to the library
• Customer service methods and techniques
• Fundamentals of English grammar, spelling, and composition 
• Principles and procedures of records management

• Perform library circulation activities, including shelving and re-shelving items
• Perform basic routine library financial transactions
• Perform scheduling of library facilities
• Perform customer service in a library environment 
• Organize and facilitate activities to stimulate student interest and ability in reading
• Perform high volume textbook and consumables distribution and collection
• Order, maintain, and conduct inventory of library materials
• Maintain an organized library setting
• Prepare and maintain accurate records
• Work effectively in an environment with frequent interruptions 
• Carry out verbal and written instructions
• Learn and apply new information, skills, and technology
• Collaborate with others to carry out work
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Provide training and work direction to others