Library Assistant I – Adult Services

High school diploma or GED required; additional coursework in library studies preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills:

Knowledge of

• Working knowledge of library methods and procedures.
• Requires fluency in English. 

Ability to

• Ability to understand and perform routine library procedures. 
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively with staff and public and maintain effective public relations. 
• Ability to operate library equipment properly. 

Skill in

• Requires keyboarding, filing, and office programming ability, copy machine, fax machine, telephone, audio-visual equipment, Microsoft Office Suite and LinkCat.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed mostly in a Library setting; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and pushing and pulling objects on wheels weighing 60-80 pounds.

The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.