Library Assistant - Outreach

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: The purpose of this classification is to perform routine clerical and customer service work involving circulation desk, outreach services and programs, or technical service functions, including assisting patrons with routine service, checking materials in/out, processing library card applications and book/material requests, coding/preparing new materials, sorting/locating materials, repairing materials, performing data entry, or providing information. 

Essential Functions:

• Provides professional and courteous customer service to library patrons and the public; greets visitors and directs to areas of library; provides assistance and information related to library services; research 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 use of computers, copy machine and other equipment. 
• Assists with special programs, library exhibits, and other activities for patrons in accordance with program outlines. 
• Drives and operates a bookmobile safely between scheduled stops; refuels the bookmobile as needed; performs basic vehicle maintenance checks; maintains cleanliness and organization of the bookmobile.
• Coordinates and trains library volunteers. 
• 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/out; operates the library's automated circulation system to charge, discharge, and renew books; 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 before shelving; routes books to different locations as appropriate; sorts/arranges materials on book carts for shelving. 
• Collects and records money in payment of fines, fees, book sales, or other library services; writes receipts; removes fine data from the computer; and counts revenues and balances with receipts. 
• Returns library books/materials to appropriate shelving areas; shelves/places materials in proper order; reads labels to ensure materials belong to the assigned branch and are arranged in proper order. 
• Locates materials and searches for lost/missing materials as needed. 
• Registers new patrons; enters/updates patron information in computer; prepares replacements for lost library cards.
• Reserves use of library meeting rooms/facilities by patrons or community organizations.
• Aids patrons or community organizations use of library meeting rooms/facilities
• Assists other employees or departments as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years of previous experience and/or training involving library work, general clerical work, customer service, or personal computer operation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Possession and maintenance of a valid Georgia driver’s license.