Library Assistant PT- Deadline

Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana

Department: Circulation Services

Employment Type: Part time

Minimum Experience: Entry-level

Compensation: $12.19/hour

Library: CALCASIEU PARISH PUBLIC LIBRARY

POSITION TITLE:

LIBRARY ASSISTANT I DIVISION: BRANCH SERVICES

CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT APPROVED BY: HUMAN RESOURCES

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

POSITION

REPORTS TO:

DEPARTMENT HEAD OR BRANCH MANAGER

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: NONE

POSITION PURPOSE

Performs a variety of routine library tasks including processing library materials, circulation transactions, assisting patrons and other related duties.

• Assumes responsibility for effective circulation services.
• Discharges and sorts returned materials.
• Efficiently and accurately shelves materials.
• Empties book drop.
• Reads assigned shelves.
• Processes magazines and newspapers.
• Receives and processes in-transit items for holds and shelving. Receives donated materials.
• Resolves issues with materials, including collection withdrawals and A/V errors.
• Assumes responsibility for effective branch services.
• Provides friendly and efficient customer service.
• May perform circulation transactions, including charging and discharging materials, registering new patrons, renewing materials, and collecting fines and fees.
• Handles patron complaints and concerns.
• May assist with branch programming.
• Creates a welcoming environment with frequent attention to branch orderliness and appearance.
• Assumes responsibility for engaging in learning and development activities.
• Continuously improves job skills through participation in various learning and training opportunities.
• Stays knowledgeable and informed about library services, resources, activities, policies and procedures.
• Takes initiative to learn and develop technology skills.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining professional working relationships 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 relationships with others to achieve common goals.
• 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.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

• Appropriate level of work output and efficiency is maintained. Tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Tasks are performed accurately and in accordance with library policies and procedures.
• Positive and professional communication and interaction with staff and patrons is maintained.
• Patron service requests are addressed appropriately and promptly.
• Learning and development activities are completed.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: High School Diploma or equivalent.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of library principles, policies, and procedures.

Knowledge of classification methods.

EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

Previous experience in a library setting desired.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and cooperate with others.
• Good public relations and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform basic email tasks.
• Ability to utilize a variety of library technologies, software and hardware.
• Ability to follow detailed, established procedures to maintain order.

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