Part Time Library Assistant

Under supervision, provides a variety of customer services to the City Library patrons and assists the public with utilizing available resources; promotes the library and its services to meet the needs of the community. This is a part time position that works up to 28 hours. 

• Assists patrons, processes book requests, research databases to determine availability of items, checks library materials in and out, and creates new patron records.
  
• Assists patrons in the use of electronic readers, library computers and specialized software; enforces usage rules and provides account status information.
  
• Provides information and interpretation concerning library services, policies, and procedures.
  
• Checks in and organizes library books and other materials; maintains the neat and orderly appearance of the Library as required.
  
• Calculates and bills patrons for appropriate fees; collects fines and responds to fine complaints.
  
• Provides reference service, answers phone, responds to electronic communication, and helps patrons locate research materials.
  
• Processes requests and reserve holds on items requested by patrons; enters information into automated circulation system; advises patrons on status of requests.
  
• Assists with programs as needed; updates study room assignments and maintains library program registration.
  
• Decorates bulletin boards and book displays for holidays and special events; designs and prints posters, flyers, promotional materials, and library signage.
  
• Re-shelves books; performs light cleaning duties including dusting and vacuuming.
  
• Sorts donations to add to library collection.
  
• Has frequent contact with employees, citizens, and other city departments.
  
• Ability to arrive to work on time and must maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned
  

• City policies and procedures.
• Standard library practices and procedures; organization of library material and resources.
• Principles and practices of record keeping and records management.
• Office equipment, computer equipment, and related software.
• Data entry, filing, library organization, material storage methods, and library cataloging.
• Operation of office equipment and computers utilizing a variety of business software.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Planning, organization, and time management.
• Providing effective customer service.

High school graduate or equivalent and one (1) year experience in a library, customer service role. OR
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.