Library Assistant

Under the direction of the Adult Services Manager, the Adult Services Library Assistant is responsible for providing access to the library’s materials and services in a friendly manner by performing a variety of reference, circulation, programming, and clerical functions.

Essential Duties:

• Assist with collection development and maintenance.


• Ensure all library patrons receive excellent, equitable, and efficient customer service.


• Ensure patron record confidentiality.


• Maintain an attractive, neat, clean, and welcoming Adult Services area.


• Organize and maintain all departmental supplies and equipment by demonstrating neatness, accuracy, thoroughness, and general effectiveness.


• Plan, conduct, and evaluate adult and family programs.


• Provide information to patrons in person and by phone using print and non-print resources.


• Recommend, communicate, and enforce all library policies and procedures.


• Work all public services desks as needed.


• Other duties as assigned.

Expected Hours of Work:

Must work an average of 20.0 hours a week. On-site attendance and some evenings and weekends are required.

Required work schedule: (non-negotiable)

Week 1:

Sunday               2:00 pm - 6:00 pm        

Monday              4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesday             4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesday        4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday             9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Week 2:

Monday              4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesday        4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Friday                 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday             9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Week 3:

Monday              4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesday             4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesday        4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Friday                 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree.


• Library experience preferred.

Required Skills:

• Ability to exercise initiative and maintain professionalism in uncomfortable situations.


• Ability to read and recommend age-appropriate materials for patrons.


• Knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, adult literature and online resources.


• Ability to keep up to date on adult literature, adult trends, and adult materials through reading journals, websites, listservs, etc.


• Ability to organize, plan, set priorities, use time effectively, and meet deadlines while working with frequent interruptions.


• Ability to do basic math for routine calculations.


• Ability to adapt, remain flexible, and flourish in a changing environment while maintaining a positive attitude.


• Ability to be tactful and respect confidentiality during interactions with both staff and patrons.


• Ability to communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing, including through email.


• Willing and able to speak effectively in public.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with co-workers, patrons, user groups, community organizations, and volunteer groups of varying personalities and ages and to serve the public courteously in a variety of situations.


• Contributes to creating an environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive teamwork.


• Possesses strong analytical, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills as well as the ability to anticipate future needs.


• General computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, and MS Office applications; Word, Excel.


• Knowledge of developmental, recreational, and educational needs of adults.


• Ability to take initiative and interest in improving existing work techniques and procedures.


• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
  

Physical Demands

• Moving 50lbs. carts and handling moderately heavy boxes of books when the occasion requires.


• Ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, talk, type, pick, pinch, hear, and perform repetitive motions when the occasion requires.


• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.


• Movement through facility locations and assisting patrons.


• Ability to handle books, materials, and equipment.


• Ability to reach above the head and below the knee to retrieve shelved items.
  


• Visual acuity sufficient to identify materials on shelving up to 90” and to read primarily typed or printed text in a variety of type sizes.

Work Environment

• Climate-controlled environment inside the building.


• Barrier-free work area

Note: This job description does not necessarily reflect all aspects of the job function.