Temporary Student Library Assistant

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a temporary Student Library Assistant that is open to high school students. The employee in this position is responsible for performing routine clerical duties in support of an assigned library area that could include: assisting patrons with the retrieval of materials and related research; processing material; shelving books and materials; evaluating for damaged items; checking in and out library materials; and assisting with the preparation of educational materials for Library program offerings.

• Provides customer service to patrons
• Provides circulation services which includes: searching for items via the computer and physically looking in the stacks; pulling materials for holds or projects; answering inquiries; and performing related activities.
• Participates in collection maintenance activities, which includes: retrieving and processing materials, including magazines and newspapers; recording and adding temporary records into applicable computerized system; putting materials in stacks; pulling old materials to shelve elsewhere; checking in materials; and performing related activities.
• Performs a variety of clerical support activities in support of library operations, which may include: filling copiers and printers with paper; preparing materials for library programs; and/or performing related activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Must be a high school student. Must be familiar with general office procedures and environment; computer literate; basic proficiency with technology devices such as computers, printers, photocopiers, cell phones; ability to learn to use library software and basic clerical procedures; or equivalent education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

This position is scheduled for 10 hours per week during the school year. Additional hours may be available outside the school year.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, finger dexterity, grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
 
Functions of this position require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a library setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Regularly interacts with the general public.
 
Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls require exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work performed in routine library environment.