Library Assistant I - PT - Ssi

This is a part-time position. The work schedule is 20 hours per week and requires working nights, weekends, and during lunch shifts. This position is eligible for prorated paid time off and holiday leave. This position is not eligible for health insurance, disability and pension benefits.

Summary: This position is responsible for performing routine clerical and customer service work involving circulation desk or technical service functions.

Essential Functions:

• Provides professional and courteous customer service to Library patrons and the public. 
• Greets visitors and directs to various areas of the library. 
• Provides assistance and information related to library services, fees, procedures, City information/directions, or other issues. 
• Assists patrons with various library services; researches book titles, book availability, patron records, or related information.
• Reserves materials for patrons; notifies patrons about overdue books, arrival of reserved books, or other issues; assists patrons with the use of computers, copy machine and other equipment; and maintains adequate supply of copy paper in paper trays.
• Answers the telephone; provides information and assistance; takes/relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel, libraries, or departments; returns calls as necessary; renews books by telephone.
• Checks library materials in and out; operates the library’s automated circulation system to charge, discharge, and renew books; places return date stickers on outgoing materials and places cards over targets; retrieves books from book drop; inspects materials for damage and withdraws materials in need of repair from circulation; inspects for routing slips or other identification prior to shelving; routes books to other locations as appropriate; sorts/arranges materials on book carts for shelving; separates new books for display on new book shelves.
• Provides assistance to library patrons in use of computer resources, including Internet access, on-line card catalog system operations, and online searches; teaches users basic functions and operating techniques; helps users find information online; assists in maintaining computers and performing routine troubleshooting.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by six (6) months up to 2 years previous experience and/or training involving library work, general clerical work, customer service, or personal computer operation; or any education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.