Library Associate -Collection Management - Deadline

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Collection Management

Full time

Mid-level

$17.85/hour

POSITION TITLE:

LIBRARY ASSOCIATE I - COLLECTION MANAGEMENT DIVISION: BRANCH SERVICES

CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT APPROVED BY: HUMAN RESOURCES

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

POSITION

REPORTS TO:

COLLECTION MANAGEMENT DEPARMENT HEAD OR BRANCH MANAGER

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: NONE

POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for providing collection management, circulation, and patron service duties at a branch or department level.

• Assumes responsibility for effective collection management.
• Creates a welcoming environment with attention to collection appearance.
• Maintains the physical appearance and orderliness of materials on shelves.
• Efficiently and accurately sorts and shelves materials.
• Receives and processes in-transit items.
• Resolves issues with materials.
• Processes new branch periodicals.
• Receives and processes donated materials.
• Efficiently weeds and shifts library materials as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for providing effective branch and patron services.
• Provides friendly and efficient patron service that enhances the level of user satisfaction.
• Understands and performs regular circulation transactions: charging and discharging materials, registering new patrons, renewing materials, and collecting fines and fees.
• Understands and performs information service duties: assistance with research and library resources, readers’ advisory, and patron holds and requests.
• Supports and assists patrons with technology use, internet access, and electronic resources using a variety of devices.
• Applies effective practices to address patron complaints and concerns.
• Accurately and efficiently performs daily branch financial reports and deposits.
• Assists in developing and implementing library programs and services to meet the needs and interests of the community.
• Assumes responsibility for engaging in learning and development activities.
• Continuously improves job skills through participation in various learning and training opportunities.
• Develops and enhances computer and technology skills necessary for effective communication and job function.
• Stays knowledgeable and informed about our library services, resources, activities, policies and procedures.
• Keeps informed about services, issues, emerging technologies, and research related to libraries. Relates ideas to the library’s mission and values.
• Assists in peer support and training as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining professional working relations and effective communication with Library staff and patrons.
• Promotes the Library’s Core Values (Service, Community, Respect, Adaptability, Ethics & Integrity, and Teamwork) by modeling these values in all daily activities.
• Works efficiently both individually and with a team to support the library’s mission and core values.
• Communicates effectively using a variety of methods.
• Develops and maintains effective relations with co‑workers.
• Provides information and assistance as requested.
• Responds promptly and courteously to staff and patrons.
• Informs management of any significant areas of concern.
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensures library areas are clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Provides branch and system level support by participating on committees, special projects and attending meetings as required.

• Appropriate level of work output and efficiency is maintained. Tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Duties and tasks are performed accurately and in accordance with library policies and procedures.
• Positive and…