Library Assistant - Draper Library

Job Description

JOB SUMMARYProvides general reference and reader’s advisory services at the information desk and assists customers with the use of library technology resources. Performs a wide range of circulation functions and clerical support tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSThree (3) years of direct customer service experience; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Education may not be substituted for one (1) year of required customer service experience.

 

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides general reference and reader’s advisory services, in-person or via telephone.• Provides clerical support for librarian collection development activities.• Performs a wide range of circulation functions and assigned general library support tasks.

Library Branches• Assists librarians with displays, system projects, library tours, programming, and/or promotion activities.• Provides assigned clerical support tasks for the periodicals collection.• Assists customers with the use of library technology resources.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)Knowledge of:• Basic library operations• Telephone etiquette• Cash handling procedures• Literary genres• Library cataloguing and metadata

Skills and Abilities to:• Work with job-specific equipment, tools, systems, and computer software• Organize workloads and prioritize tasks to adhere to deadlines• Interact effectively with co-workers and the public• Work independently and also in a team environment• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing• Problem-solve and make sound decisions• Work effectively with people from diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds• Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions• Perform data entry

 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWork is performed primarily in an indoor environment, with occasional exposure to outside weather conditions when emptying book drops. Considerable standing, walking, and sitting.Requires the ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach, lift up to 30 pounds, and push/pull a loaded shelving cart weighing up to 150 pounds.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITIONWork schedule may include evenings and Saturdays.

Occasional travel to a variety of locations to perform work and/or attend meetings is required.