Library Assistant

Position Overview

At Trimble County Public Library, we connect our community with knowledge and experiences that inspire creativity and discovery. Our vision is to enrich lives, build community, and prepare for an ever-changing future.
The Library Assistant provides high-quality customer service to a diverse public while supporting the daily operations of the library. This position performs circulation, collection maintenance, customer assistance, and other library functions while helping ensure a welcoming, organized, and efficient environment.

Library Director

None

• Provide friendly, respectful, and responsive customer service in accordance with Library values and standards.
• Interpret the Library's mission, policies, procedures, and services in a customer-focused manner.
• Carry out opening and closing procedures.
• Sort, organize, shelve, and shelf-read library materials, including books, periodicals, and audiovisual materials.
• Assist customers with directional questions and the use of library equipment, including public computers, copier, printer, fax machine, scanner, and other technology.
• Assist customers with the online catalog (OPAC), Internet resources, electronic databases, digital collections, and other library technologies.
• Perform circulation functions using the integrated library system, including:
  • Checking materials in and out
  • Registering new library cardholders
  • Processing holds and reserves
  • Collecting fines and fees
  • Responding to patron account inquiries
• Provide basic reference and readers' advisory assistance in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming library environment.
• Assist with library displays, exhibits, and merchandising of collections.
• Assist with library programs and outreach activities, including room setup, technology support, and off-site events as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

May assist with:

• Processing and preparing new library materials for circulation.
• Physical processing, repair, and maintenance of library materials.
• Retrieval of overdue materials and responding to patron questions regarding overdue accounts.
• Collection shifting and inventory projects.
• Technology setup for library programs and events.
• Other operational projects that support Library services.

• Knowledge of or ability to learn library services, collections, and policies.
• Ability to use the library's integrated library system, online catalog, and standard office software.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to remain professional and composed while resolving customer concerns.
• Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers, volunteers, and the public.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to organize materials accurately using alphabetical, numerical, chronological, and Dewey Decimal order.
• Ability to perform basic copy cataloging and collection maintenance tasks after training.
• Ability to accurately handle cash transactions and operate a cash register.
• Ability to operate office equipment including computers, printers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and telephones.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and technology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide courteous service to all patrons.
• Dependability, initiative, and the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and repetitive motion throughout the workday. Employees…