Materials Asssistant

Basic Information

• Reports to the North East Assistant Branch Manager
• 20 hours per week
• $16.93 per hour
• Position open until filled.

Schedule

Monday : 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

Tuesday: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

Wednesday: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

Saturday: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

Job Duties (Essential Functions)

• Provides basic circulation and registration services to assure patrons ready access to library materials: Checks materials in and out; issues library cards; collects charges; updates customer records in the computer; verbally explains circulation policies and procedures; makes other computer inquiries; and processes patron requests for reserve items.
• Empties book drops internally and externally.
• Completes materials route ins.
• Sorts and accurately shelves library materials; Reads shelves for proper order of materials, shifting when necessary.
• Processes daily POSH list, following proper procedures.
• Completes collection maintenance lists, following proper procedures.
• Maintains effective, courteous working relationships with all library customers in-person and over the phone.
• Performs other related work and undertakes special projects as assigned.

• Demonstrated ability to learn filing order in Dewey Decimal classification system.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to learn library operations, services and policies, including computer procedures; willingness to learn and keep current with emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Many duties performed while standing and bending; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to access materials from shelves which may be overhead or those which may be below waist level. Must be able to work at a counter used for customer interactions.
• Ability to speak and understand English is required. Additional consideration will be given to individuals that are proficient in any non-English languages spoken in Jackson County, MO including Spanish, Vietnamese, French, Arabic, and Swahili.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 9th grade education, 18 years of age.