Library Assistant II - Range​/Amea

Position Overview

Open to any current regular Municipal employee working within the Library Department.

Location:

Z.J. Loussac Library, 3600 Denali St., Anchorage, Alaska.

Hours of work:
Monday - Sunday; 40 hours within the timeframe of Tuesday - Saturday 9:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.

• Add, modify, and delete holdings information to reflect the current status of the collection of monographic and serials and library materials acquisition records; receive library materials online; and modify patron records in the library automated system.
• Search bibliographic utilities for bibliographic records corresponding to items in hand and attach or modify holdings as required.
• Create brief bibliographic catalog records on the library online system.
• Input and retrieve data from locally created and online commercial databases and electronic mail systems.
• Override, with limited authority, parameters on the library online system.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and resolve routine problems.
• Act as cashier at the service desk and prepare daily cash deposit.
• Promote library services both in and outside the library at special events.
• Assess damage charges according to the established fee schedule.
• Assist librarians in conducting library programs and activities, including collecting tickets, monitoring patron counts, setting up and cleaning up, monitoring patron participation, assisting patrons with program activities, and assisting guest speakers.
• Take minutes at staff meetings and produce draft copies.
• Aid customers with computer hardware, laptops, tablets, basic software, peripherals, mobile devices, basic internet use, ILS online catalog, and download library products on a variety of mobile devices.
• Maintain library order: straighten shelves, create and refill displays, check computers and other equipment, replace and clean toys as needed.
• Process orders and receive operating and office supplies.
• Maintain inventory record of leased book collections.
• Research the status of long-overdue and missing books, follow up, and initiate paperwork for fine assessment.
• Assist the public in reading, viewing, listening advisory and placing holds.
• Assist the public in using self-check machines, online catalog, automated handling, and other library equipment.
• Check in, stamp, coordinate with vendors to claim missing periodicals, and route periodicals to appropriate library staff.
• Update complex loose-leaf reference services.
• Perform all duties of Library Clerk and Library Assistant I.
• Transport daily deposits to the bank.
• Pack, send, and receive materials for the library system and Consortium; contact shipping personnel, prepare, and maintain shipping documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and one (1) year of customer service and/or library experience.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License at the time of hire.
• Passport Acceptance Agent Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are selected must become members in good standing within 31 days of beginning work.
• Employment conditional upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400).
• For new hires: a current copy of the candidate’s Alaska Driver’s License and a current, dated within 30 days, copy of the driver’s record.

MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA. The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program.