Library Assistant I – Gritters Library Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

Library Assistant I – Gritters Library

Salary
$1858 Hourly
Location Gritters Library Marietta, GA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
04110
Department
Library
Opening Date
04/25/2025
Closing Date
5/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code
103
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Position Information
This Library Assistant position is located at the Gritters Library in east Cobb County This position works with the Librarian IIs (Youth Services and Adult) to assist with outreach, programming, instructional classes, and other library functions like circulation and reference This position travels to schools, community events, and other approved outreach opportunities Work hour requirements include some nights and weekends, and scheduled Sunday hours from 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm Candidates may be expected to adjust their schedule to accommodate community outreach events
Essential Functions
Provides customer service to library patrons and the public: greets visitors and directs to areas of library; provides assistance and information related to library services, fees, procedures, city information and directions, or other issues; 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; and assists patrons with the use of various library equipment in assigned area
Returns library books and materials to appropriate shelving areas: shelves or places materials in appropriate order; reads labels to ensure materials belong to assigned branch and are arranged in proper order; and locates materials and searches for missing materials as needed
Checks library materials in and out: operates the library’s automated circulation system to charge, discharge, and renew books; counts paperbacks checked out; 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 and arranges materials on book carts for shelving; and separates new books for display
Performs general tasks related to library operations, which may include sorting and organizing donated paperbacks and other materials, moving book carts, maintaining general appearance of library, cleaning counters, watering plants, or running various errands
Monitors inventory levels of library supplies: initiates requests for new or replacement materials
Answers the telephone: provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; and returns calls as necessary
Provides computer and reference assistance to library patrons: assists patrons in finding required information; instructs patrons in use of various library systems and resources; suggests appropriate internal and external resources for queries; and conducts informal training, as needed
Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by one year of experience in customer service or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

Enjoys working with the public of all ages
Friendly and approachable personality
Detail-oriented
Creative
Self-starter
Must have own transportation for outreach events
Must have experience with Google Workspace and Integrated Library Software
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds)
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally