Library Assistant -Circulation Part-Time

Position: LIBRARY ASSISTANT I-CIRCULATION PART-TIME

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LIBRARY ASSISTANT I-CIRCULATION PART-TIME

Mount Dora, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $15.23 To $18.46 Hourly

Job Function:

Assure the smooth, uninterrupted operation of the circulation desk and provide excellent customer service. Assist with class enrollment and electronic device support. Contribute to library operations with a high degree of productivity, accuracy and recordkeeping. Maintain a high degree of friendly and professional customer service. Teach at least one technology class per month.

• Familiar with Koha system, such as but not limited to, efficiently and accurately check materials in and out, maintain accurate patron records.
• Register patrons for library cards and maintain records of library patrons.
• Processes overdue library materials reports, county intra-library holds, cash register and kiosk balancing and daily statistical reports.
• Teach at least one technology class per month and serve as a back-up instructor for other classes.
• Shelve library materials and maintain assigned shelves, including straightening, shifting, cleaning, etc.
• Demonstrate reader’s advisory techniques and interest with patrons.
• Be proficient with all library materials, including digital and streaming content and the methods of accessing those products.
• Maintain patron confidentiality in accordance with Florida Statutes.
• Adept at helping patrons with use of library computers, printers, scanners, faxes and patron access devices, such as tablets, laptops and cellphones.
• Helps patrons with ready reference questions (simple informational questions).
• Knowledgeable about all library classes and programs, and proficient at using Lib-Cal, cash register and credit card terminal.
• Initiative to support other library functions, such as Story Times, teas, children’s programs, classes, mending, processing and hospitality.
• Performs other related functions as assigned.
• Available to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to work special library events outdoors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interact with the public in a friendly, helpful and efficient manner.
• Ability to organize materials.
• Ability to keep detailed records, with confidentiality.
• Ability to use an automated circulation and class registration systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing. Bilingual desirable i.e.:
  Spanish verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with all age groups.
• Ability to learn and use computers and accompanying software with moderate to advanced skill.
• Ability to assist patrons in computer and printer use, with a variety of patron devices.
• Ability to use the following equipment: personal computer, printer, photocopier, phone tree software program, fax, scanner, cash register, credit card terminal, cellphone and computer tablet.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED. College degree preferred
• Moderate computer hardware and software literacy
• Ability to type and use keyboard quickly and accurately
• Complete the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) training within 6 months of completion of probationary period.

Essential Physical

Skills:

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without corrections)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without corrections)
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to operate keyboards, cash registers and materials with speed, efficiency and accuracy.
• Ability to balance on ladder, library stools, pulling books out of book drop.

Environmental Conditions:

• Works inside an office environment
• May require working in outside environment for special events
• This position requires an average of 28 work hours each…