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 reader’s 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 book drop.
• 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

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $18.50 per hour

Work Location: One location