Part-Time Library Aide - Public Services

The City of Bozeman is hiring a part-time Library Aide to assist the Public Services Department at the Bozeman Public Library. Key aspects of the position include providing customer service directly to the public, shelving materials, and supporting a welcoming, organized environment. Ideal candidates are community-minded, detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and enjoy engaging with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Bargaining Agreement: Non-Rep Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt Work Week: Monday 3:15pm - 8:15pm, Tuesday 10:00am - 3:00pm, and Saturday 12:15pm - 5:15pm

• Provides assistance to patrons including locating various materials throughout the library, demonstrating the use of the automated card catalog and assisting patrons using self-checkout computers;
• Performs check‑in and check‑out of library materials to patrons using computerized database, including registering patrons for library services, and assessing and collecting fees for lost or damaged books;
• Sorts and shelves books, magazines, audio/video items, and other library materials in accordance with the Dewey Decimal System, including straightening and shifting books as needed, and routing requested material to other libraries;
• Records receipt of library materials and prepares for circulation by applying RFID tags, labels, and covers;
• Resolves patrons’ complaints or questions regarding library policies and procedures, including assisting or directing patrons to appropriate location of desired materials;
• Prepares reports on hold lists, overdue items, and other reports pertaining to patron records;
• Prepares statistical information, reports, and charts on processed material, including maintaining accurate records of all new or discarded material in circulation;
• Orders Department supplies as necessary or requested, including maintaining the library’s postage meter and scale;
• Performs special projects as requested, including sorting and distributing mail, participating in the installation of new equipment or furniture, and updating and organizing assigned bulletin boards, and inventorying library collections;
• Opens building for service and secures building at the end of shift, including taking patron count, checking conditions of various rooms and equipment, and performing simple cleaning or clerical duties as necessary;
• Performs various clerical duties as necessary including answering and routing phone calls, scheduling meeting rooms, renewing materials, filing documents, and preparing signage;
• Assists department head in counting and reconciling cash intake;
• Prepares library materials for delivery to other libraries and makes appropriate changes to the online circulation system;
• Discards unwanted materials and performs minor book repair;
• Enters short bibliographies and completes holding records, including completing holding records by entering book title, author, ISBN number, negative barcode, call number, price, and status;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to volunteers and new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio‑visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of inter‑departmental operations and activities;
• Performs other duties consistent with the role and function of this classification.

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Some (1-3 years) previous customer service and/or library experience; or
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• Some knowledge of or ability to quickly…