Library Assistant ; Circulation and Media)

Performs administrative office support activities and provides customer service in the functional areas of circulation, collection and cataloging in the public library.

Work is performed in a library and office setting.

Light physical demands; mostly desk work. Must be able to lift and carry up to twenty (20) pounds of books and push a loaded book cart up and down ramp s. Frequent use of a personal computer.

Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

This position is a grade RN04.

• Interacts with customers, responds to inquiries, issues of concern, and requests for information, or explanation regarding services, processes, and procedures such as the return of library materials, use of computers and location and retrieval of information, to provide the appropriate level of assistance and response.
• Updates and maintains information, records, systems, notices, and databases in various formats and mediums; processes library materials; assists with preparation and implementation of library programs; provides routine care and maintenance of library equipment as needed and directed to meet established goals.
• Receives, processes, and handles library materials for collection; retrieves items from book drops in a timely and consistent manner to accurately shelve materials within the appropriate area(s); affixes barcodes, security strips, spine labels, genre labels, and bookplates in accordance with established processes and procedures; repairs and replaces book jackets and performs minor repairs of materials; charges and discharges library materials at circulation points to provide appropriate levels of service and support.
• Collects fines using prescribed systems and methods; performs cashiering and cash handling functions to include receives cash, performs daily reconciliation, makes bank deposits, and maintains petty cash fund in accordance with City policy and procedures.
• Performs a variety research and support activities and assists with special projects as required; prepares and presents various special and recurring reports and forms to provide accurate and timely information.

This is the entry level in the Library Assistant job series, as such employees at this level perform support duties and provide library customer services utilizing appropriate skills. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines.

Equivalent to a high school diploma plus (1) year of customer service experience. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are desirable.

• Dewey Decimal System of classification, machine readable cataloging (MARC) tagging, library cataloging conventions, and Library of Congress Subject Headings;
• principles, techniques and practices of effective and respectful customer service;
• current office practices and procedures;
• occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices;
• principles and practices of safe cash handling techniques;
• appropriate business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation;
• business and personal computers, related software applications, and report generation;
• records management principles and record keeping practices;
• City organization, operations, policies and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.

• assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet critical deadlines and provide timely and effective customer service;
• read, communicate, and comply with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing related activities, programs, and functions;
• effectively operate an automated library circulation system;
• communicate appropriately, clearly, and concisely verbally and in written form;
• research and compile…