Part Time Library Aide

POSITION TITLE

Library Aide

DEPARTMENT

Library

REPORTS TO

Adult/Teen or Children's Services Librarian

CLASSIFICATION

Hourly; Unaffiliated; Hours Variable

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Adult/Teen Services Librarian or the Children's Services Librarian, performs responsible and varied technical and clerical work for the Circulation Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands and is able to perform all jobs related to lending library materials, registering patrons, receiving and processing reserves and system-level hold requests, collecting and recording fines and fees. Provides reference assistance and readers advisory. Provides basic technology assistance on use of public computers. Assists with Children's programming, marketing, and display creation as required. Shelves materials and shelf reads collection. Empties outdoor bookdrop. Moves/shifts books and materials collections. Retrieves materials for patrons from storage. Straightens magazines, displays, furniture, and collections as needed. Operates fax machine, copier, and other technical equipment. Performs other related duties in the Library as assigned.

EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma required. Library Technical Assistant degree, other related education or previous experience preferred. Knowledge of public library services and programs preferred. Strong oral and written communications skills. Ability to respond in an effective manner to the concerns of library patrons. Ability to understand and interpret library policies, procedures, and rules. Ability to keep accurate records. Basic computer skills required. Self-motivated team player who enjoys working with public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to move and/or lift up to 25 pounds and push a loaded book truck weighing up to 300 pounds. Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, reach, climb steps and balance. Ability to type at a keyboard and operate office equipment

Pay:

$16.94 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program

Work Location:

In person