Library Assistant

Position Purpose

Under the supervision of the Circulation Supervisor, the Library Assistant greets and assists library patrons; maintains library records and completes computerized transactions using the library’s automation system. Additional tasks may include shelving, materials processing, repair of materials, and other related tasks as needed and assigned.

• Assist library patrons in finding materials, answer questions and provide information to the public in a consistently friendly and courteous manner, providing good customer service to every patron.
• Use the automation system to check materials in and out of the library; check and empty book drops; record damaged materials and process items for the hold shelf.
• Shelve books daily; inspect shelves for overdue materials; process new materials and mend and/or clean materials when necessary.
• Open and close the library; set up the circulation desk and prepare daily circulation reports; ensure materials are checked in and properly displayed.
• Perform routine accounting functions; receive and process invoices, participate in monitoring department and grant budgets; process cash receipts.
• Accept fees for lost or damaged materials, photocopies and other library services; issue receipts; set up and close down cash drawers; send and receive faxes for patrons.
• Assist librarians in the preparation and administration of programs as needed.
• Assist in processing new materials, development of displays, and maintenance of audiovisual equipment as needed and assigned.
• Assist with inventory as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

• High school or GED required.
• Specialized schooling and/or on-the-job education in a specific skill area (e.g., data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc.).
• Six months related experience and/or training.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Oklahoma Library Certification from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries preferred.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Able to speak publicly.
• Read and understand complex documents.
• Basic math skills including adding and subtracting two-digit numbers, multiplying and dividing with tens and hundreds; apply fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Operate complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, office machines and equipment).
• Perform operations requiring almost continuous attention with intermittent directed thinking to determine or select materials, equipment or operations where variable sequences may be selected by the employee.
• Work with great accuracy and initiative.

• Stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, and feel.
• Climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Talk and hear; taste or smell.
• Lift up to 50 pounds; lift up to 25 pounds.

• Subject to post‑offer pre‑employment drug screen.
• Subject to post‑offer pre‑employment fit‑for‑duty examination.
• Subject to post‑offer pre‑employment criminal background check.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Provides excellent customer service to the public and other City Departments as required.
• The City’s professional reputation is maintained.
• Follows all City policies and procedures.
• Effectively maintains relations with co‑workers and the public.