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Performs Library shelving and sorting of books, magazines, newspapers, audio visual, and other items to assist in the day-to-day operation of the Anacortes Public Library.  Duties may include development of adult, young adult, or children’s customer services, Library Assistant or library career skills.

1. Sort Library materials for shelving and displays in accordance with catalog classification system.
2. Transport materials to stacks or shelving area by hand carry or using wheeled cart.
3. As directed, shelve, or retrieve materials, also shelf read, rearrange and otherwise stack or file materials in accordance with classification system.
4. Maintain assigned Library area in a neat and orderly condition; shelf read and re-shelve materials, check materials for cleaning or repairs; align chairs and perform related housekeeping tasks as required.
5. Assist patrons and provide customer services to help the Library run smoothly such as responding to location inquiries; checking and minor repairs of books, or being responsible for start-up routines, coverage, or other public service or technical services duties. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Desirable to have previous volunteer or work experience in customer service-related work or equivalent. Must have ability to be trained on and adequately utilize automated library catalog. A combination of training and experience that provides the requisite skills and abilities may be considered.

Licenses and other requirements: None.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Ability to:

• Maintain attention to detail and accuracy.  
• File, sort, and shelve alphabetically and numerically. Ability to communicate effectively, patiently, and courteously with other City employees at all levels, with patrons, and with other members of the public and assist in responsibilities for protection of patron confidentiality.  
• Work a flexible schedule which may including evenings, weekends, and mornings, and to be prompt and responsible in meeting assigned schedule. Position requires hearing, seeing, talking and repetitive motions of hands and wrists.
• Use office equipment, such as; computer, typewriter, adding machine, microfiche reader, paper cutter, fax, copier, telephone and postage meter.  May use various tools for book and other library material repair.

LEVEL OF AUTHORITY: Duties initially are performed in accordance with specific instructions with close supervision, and, as skills and knowledge increase, are self directed and under moderate supervision, and include responsibility for assisting in helping the Library run smoothly and the protection of patron confidentiality.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily in an indoor office setting.

PHYSICAL: Strength, for example, to push loaded book cart weighing approximately 300 pounds on level floor, to lift or maneuver onto cart loads up to 30 pounds. Ability to bend, stoop and lift for prolonged periods in cramped spaces. Ability to use hands to grasp and pinch library materials for a prolonged period. Stamina, for example, to stand for prolonged periods up to three hours in a shift.

OTHER: The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility; but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.   Individual may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. 

Following an offer of employment, and prior to starting work, individuals may be required to have a pre-employment physical examination by a physician designated by the City of Anacortes.  The City will pay for the examination. Satisfactory clearance to perform essential job functions will be required for employment. As an absolute condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a drug-free workplace agreement and an agreement not to use tobacco products in any form while on the job.

The City of Anacortes is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, citizenship or national origin, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age (over 40), marital/familial status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identification, or status as an honorably discharged veteran, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local law. Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request. 

Schedule Information:  This position is only 10 hours per week - weekend shifts are required.