- Salary
- $14+/hr
- Location
- Gladwyne, PA 19035, PA, US
- Type
- Part-time
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Schedule:
This is library shelving and clerical work involving circulation duties and customer service.
Work involves shelving and shelf-reading, circulation and customer service. The work requires that the employee have good knowledge, skill and ability to work with the public. Accurately completes tasks and projects as assigned by supervisor.
Works under the general supervision of a Department Head or Head Librarian.Shelves library materials, including books, magazines, newspapers, and audio-visual materials.
Shelf-read to assure items are properly located so that patrons are able to find them.
Locates library materials for reserve lists.
Assists in library opening and closing procedures, which may include locking/unlocking the library night drop, unloading the night drop, clearing tables, reassembling newspapers, turning lights on/off, turning copiers on/off, and making sure that everyone is out of the building.
Assists at the circulation desk including checking materials in and out. Uses the library computer system (Polaris) to register and update borrower information and place reserves.
Answers phones, calculates overdue fines, receives money and makes change.
Sorts materials for return to their home libraries.
Provides information and directions to patrons. This may include locating books and materials.
Assists with use of copiers, computers, and with e-materials available to patrons through streaming and downloading on various devices.
Assists with material withdrawal procedures.
Performs other duties as required.
Must be 16 years of age or older and provide a work permit if under 18 years of age.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to assist adults, teens, and children courteously and efficiently.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.
Experience in computer operation including Apple devices, Chromebooks, and Microsoft Office is desired.
Ability to successfully pass and maintain the following background checks: (1) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check, (2) Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certification, and (3) FBI Criminal Background Check through the Department of Human Services.
Ability to view a computer screen for up to 80% of shift.
Ability to sit for a minimum of up to 2 hours and must be mobile for a minimum of 2 hours per shift.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, kneel, lift, push and pull up to 68% of shift for shelving books and other library procedures.
Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds up to 68% of shift for shelving books and for moving of library materials.
Ability to use both the right and left hand for firm grasping, repetitive actions and fine manipulation.
Monday: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Saturday: Three (3) to Four (4) per month, 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
No guaranteed number of hours per week. |
This is library shelving and clerical work involving circulation duties and customer service.
Work involves shelving and shelf-reading, circulation and customer service. The work requires that the employee have good knowledge, skill and ability to work with the public. Accurately completes tasks and projects as assigned by supervisor.
Works under the general supervision of a Department Head or Head Librarian.
Shelf-read to assure items are properly located so that patrons are able to find them.
Locates library materials for reserve lists.
Assists in library opening and closing procedures, which may include locking/unlocking the library night drop, unloading the night drop, clearing tables, reassembling newspapers, turning lights on/off, turning copiers on/off, and making sure that everyone is out of the building.
Assists at the circulation desk including checking materials in and out. Uses the library computer system (Polaris) to register and update borrower information and place reserves.
Answers phones, calculates overdue fines, receives money and makes change.
Sorts materials for return to their home libraries.
Provides information and directions to patrons. This may include locating books and materials.
Assists with use of copiers, computers, and with e-materials available to patrons through streaming and downloading on various devices.
Assists with material withdrawal procedures.
Performs other duties as required.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to assist adults, teens, and children courteously and efficiently.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.
Experience in computer operation including Apple devices, Chromebooks, and Microsoft Office is desired.
Ability to successfully pass and maintain the following background checks: (1) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check, (2) Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certification, and (3) FBI Criminal Background Check through the Department of Human Services.
Ability to sit for a minimum of up to 2 hours and must be mobile for a minimum of 2 hours per shift.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, kneel, lift, push and pull up to 68% of shift for shelving books and other library procedures.
Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds up to 68% of shift for shelving books and for moving of library materials.
Ability to use both the right and left hand for firm grasping, repetitive actions and fine manipulation.
Skills
Customer Service
