Library Assistant Job Juneau area,Alaska USA,Education / Teaching

Job Details

Job Location:

Library - Sterling, CO 80751
Position Type:
Part Time
Salary Range: $15.45 - $20.85 Hourly

Work Schedule Requirements

This is a 20‑hour per week position with required schedule flexibility. The Library is open seven days a week with morning, afternoon, and evening shifts.

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Evening & Weekend Requirements

At least one evening shift per week
Approximately every third week, two evening shifts
Weekend rotation approximately every third weekend:
Saturday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Availability Requirement

Applicants must have open and flexible availability across all listed shifts, including evenings and weekends. Candidates who cannot work a rotating schedule including evenings and weekends will not be considered.

Primary Purpose

Performs general library services for Library customers; provides Library patrons with information and reference services by accessing and demonstrating how to use books, computers, media services, tablets, smartphones, and outreach programs.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Staff circulation and children’s desk; assist patrons in book location and searches for materials; assist patrons while on the floor with directional and search questions; assist with Library programs.

Shelves books and materials, processes components, and processes materials for circulation.

Maintains a pleasant and productive working atmosphere.

Performs routine clerical work and answers telephone.

Takes inter‑library loan requests; assists with ordering, processing, and returning ILLs.

Handles cash, checks, and other forms of payment; accurately accounts for monetary transactions and makes correct change.

Learn major reference resources including electronic resources and Library techniques appropriate to assigned activity.

Assist patrons with computer usage and accessing digital materials.

Understand and follow Library policies and procedures.

Provide a high level of customer service (courteous and fair) to patrons of the Library.

Work and communicate effectively with diverse staff to accomplish Library goals and objectives.

Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations.

Maintain confidentiality of data and information.

Perform other related functions as otherwise assigned, delegated or required by the Library Superintendent/Library Associate.

Supervision of Others

May supervise volunteers and community service workers.

Physical Requirements

Ability to extend hands and arms in any direction; pick, pinch, work with fingers and palm; lift up to thirty (30) pounds; some lifting and carrying up to fifteen (15) pounds; push, pull, climb; push/pull, lift, move, draw/drag, haul or tug objects in sustained motion for extended periods.

Physical mobility sufficient to negotiate work areas to perform the primary purpose of the position.

Manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard devices requiring repetitive arm/hand movements.

Cognitive ability sufficient to perform and understand and apply simple to complex mathematical concepts.

Visual acuity sufficient to read, operate a computerized circulation/library system, organize books, and perform visual inspection for error.

Hearing acuity sufficient to receive, comprehend and understand detailed information through oral communications, telephone conversations, and fine discrimination in sounds.

Working Conditions

Work performed in surroundings in which temperature, contaminants, and noise are not normally encountered; hazards are minor and controllable.

Knowledge of

Standard of customer service delivery practices and procedures sufficient to process various types of in‑person/phone contacts associated with customer service duties.
Dewey Decimal System or rudimentary numbering system and innovative interfaces online computer systems; routine software and business applications including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and databases.
Reference materials and resources; library operations and functions and children’s and adult programming.
Interest in books and literature and reader interest levels.
General office procedures sufficient to ensure proper…