Library Services Manager jobs in Ann Arbor, MI

ADRIAN DISTRICT LIBRARY JOB DESCRIPTION

YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARY CLERK

Position Summary:Performs routine library work involving a variety of clerical and other library activities and operations, primarily in the Youth Services department. Provides assistance to library patrons and participates in special events as required.

Reports to: Youth Services Librarian, directly or through LIC (Librarian in Charge)

Supervises: No supervisory responsibility

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

An employee in this position is required to perform the following essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. These examples are not an exhaustive list of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform.

1. Provides basic assistance to library patrons and works regularly scheduled shifts at the public service desks. Locates books and materials or directs patrons to requested books and other materials throughout the library.

2. Assists with circulation tasks. Utilizes online computer system to charge and discharge books and other materials, register patrons, and manage patron accounts.

3. Receives payments for fines and services.

4. Provides direct public assistance to library patrons.

5. Assists with general opening and closing duties.

6. Receives and directs phone calls and other patron questions. Provides information as requested, referring complex issues to the appropriate supervisor according to established protocol.

7. Assists patrons in use of internet, electronic resources, word processing and other software, online catalog, photocopier, eReaders and other library equipment.

8. Assists with the maintenance of shelves, materials and facilities. Shelves books and other library materials, clears tables, straightens chairs, and maintains orderly service desk and work areas.

9. Assists with enforcement of library policies and in maintaining appropriate behavior in the library.

10. May assist with the technical and physical processing of new materials and the handling of outdated or damaged materials.

11. Assists Youth Services department staff with preparation and implementation of outreach events and programs for children and teens, including regular storytimes, the annual Summer Reading Challenge, and passive programming.

12. Performs clerical support duties such as processing mailings, copying, filing and word processing.

13. Keeps current and knowledgeable of technology and its uses in the library environment.

14. Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

Requirements include the following:

• A High School Diploma or the equivalent required.
• Knowledge of computers, Microsoft software applications and/or Google Docs Editors suite products, internet and social networking.
• Skill in maintaining records.
• Skill in the use of office equipment, including copier, fax machine, etc.
• Ability to work independently and interact professionally with others.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and patron privacy.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

An employee in this position spends the majority of their time in a library setting with a controlled climate where they stand at a counter, sit and work on a computer, communicate by telephone, email or in person, and move around the building assisting others. An employee in this position is required to reach and stoop to access library materials, move on a regular basis from their chair to the counter and public computers. Some lifting is necessary.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $13.61 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person