Library Assistant Manager

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Library Manager, the Library Assistant Manager will assist in the BOLC/Phoenix Public Library and its collections and materials, performing a variety of related library, student, and community support services.

• Bachelor degree in job‑related area preferred.
• Satisfactory report from a fingerprint‑based criminal history records check.
• Possession of a valid TB test.

• Assists teachers, students, and administrators to identify resource materials for use in classroom and/or class assignments and programs.
• Monitors student activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning.
• Ensure library expenditure is appropriately managed.
• Prepare and present reports in line with school policy.
• Performs circulation activities (e.g. item check‑in and checkout, prepare circulation count, lists of overdue items) for the purpose of controlling the use, location and availability of items in the collection.
• Processes library books, periodicals, software and media materials for the purpose of providing students and staff with required materials.
• Processes new student library cards; notices of missing, damaged, or overdue books, media and materials for the purpose of providing and/or maintaining access to library resources and securing reimbursement for losses.
• Supports students and library patrons with use of the library services.
• Provides on‑site support for student and community services and events sponsored by the Phoenix Library District.
• Assists the Library Manager and the Phoenix Library Board with documentation, reports, and grant applications and administration as assigned.
• Maintains materials inventory (e.g. library books, library hardware/software, media equipment and related instructional materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up‑to‑date reference to ensure availability when required.
• Evaluates books and/or periodicals for retention within collection.
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff, parents (e.g. availability of books, status of overdue fines, etc.) to provide information and/or direction as needed.
• Reliable, consistent attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Planning and organizing
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Strong technology skills
• Ability to interact positively with students, staff, and community members

• Library management and systems
• Experience in an Elementary school library

• Occasional lifting or moving objects up to 25 pounds, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.

12 month position. At‑will employment.