Library Assistant - Part-Time
- Paid Time Off
- Part-Time
Job Description
Under the direction of the Adult Services Manager, the part-time 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.
- Assist with collection development and maintenance.
- Ensure all library patrons receive excellent, equitable, and efficient 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 service desks as needed.
- Other duties and assigned.
Expected Hours of Work
Must work 20.0 hours a week to maintain part-time status. On-site attendance and some evenings and weekends are required. Schedule is a 3-week rotation, hours this position will work are listed below. These hours are non-negotiable.
Week 1: Monday 8:30a-1:00p
Tuesday 4:00p-8:00p
Friday 3:00p-7:00p
Saturday 8:30a-5:00p
Week 2: Sunday 1:00p-7:00p
Monday 8:30a-1:00p
Tuesday 4:00p-8:00p
Friday 3:00p-7:00p
Saturday 8:30a-1:00p
Week 3: Monday 8:30-1:00p
Tuesday 4:00p-8:00p
Thursday 2:00p-8:00p
Friday 3:00p-7:00p
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree.
- General computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
- Library experience preferred.
- Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Willing and able to speak effectively in public.
Competencies
- Ability to exercise initiative and maintain professionalism in uncomfortable situations.
- Ability to read and recommend materials.
- 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.
- 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.
- Proficiency in using 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.
Physical Demands
- Moving 50-100 lbs. 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.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Mutual of Omaha; premium 100% paid by the Library.
- Accrued monthly paid time off (PTO). 60 hours a year. Increases after 5 years of service.
- 13 paid holidays.
Address
SCPL
Georgetown, KYIndustry
Government
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