UA Library Branch Associate; Miller Park/Part-time Job Columbus area,Ohio USA,Education / Teaching

Position: UA Library Branch Associate (Miller Park/Part-time)

Do you like working with people of all ages and helping them find what they need in the library? The cozy and family oriented Miller Park Branch of UAPL is looking for an individual to complete our team. This position is responsible for checking items in and out, working with patrons of all ages to help them select library materials, and assisting patrons in using other library services such as computers or research databases.

Participates in the operation of a full-service library branch including serving patrons, maintaining collections, and assisting with special services and programming.

Job Summary

Participates in the operation of a full-service library branch including serving patrons, maintaining collections, and assisting with special services and programming.

Essential Functions

Provides patron information about a variety of library and community services, resources, and information.

Provides patron assistance with circulation of materials including checking in and checking out items and retrieving held items.

Responds to general questions and specific questions relating to library accounts including collections.

Monitors and provides guidance to patrons in the use of the library facilities, equipment, and services. Instructs patrons on the use of the computer-based library catalog and computer programs.

Responds to basic questions on the availability and location of library materials. May place holds on patrons’ behalf. Contacts patrons regarding circulation and materials issues.

Promotes and educates patrons on the use of online resources such as the library catalog and digital resources.

Assists patrons using their personal devices using library materials.

Responds to reference questions using all formats available and performs reader’s advisory.

Assists in the development of reader’s advisory tools including booklists, bibliographies, and displays.

Assists with collection maintenance including weeding and repairs.

Assists in program planning, set‑up, and delivery.

Retrieves and processes items that have been requested to be held at current location or sent to other locations for pickup.

Sorts, organizes, and shelves library materials.

Shelf‑reads assigned areas and re‑shelves out of place items.

Empties book drops and organizes materials.

Maintains reserved items.

Identifies materials in need of repair/replacement and takes appropriate action.

Conducts items searched as assigned.

Serves as staff in charge, as needed.

Trains new staff members as assigned.

May assume independent responsibility for assigned specialized work area.

Oversees opening and closing procedures.

May count money, reconcile with reports, and prepare deposits.

Serves on library committees as assigned.

Follows library safety and emergency procedures.

Reports maintenance and safety issues to supervisor and/or Facilities personnel.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of library policies, practices, and procedures preferred.
Knowledge of reader’s advisory and basic reference tools preferred.
Effective customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
Competent in the use of Windows‑based computer programs.
Ability to utilize reliable transportation to promptly report to job assignment and other locations, per job requirements.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED required. Some college coursework or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Two or more years work experience in a library or education environment preferred.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of libraries and offices, which includes the need for general safe workplace practices with office equipment and computers, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Considerable mobility including, but not limited to, extensive periods of walking, bending, sitting, lifting weights up to 20 pounds, and pushing full…

UA Library Branch Associate; Miller Park​/Part-time

UA Library Branch Associate; Miller Park/Part-time