Library Specialist - LAB

Work Type

Part-time/Seasonal

This is paraprofessional library work performing skilled library duties and providing customer services. The employee in this position works both independently and as part of a team with guidance from a supervisor.

(The knowledge, skills, and abilities above may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.)

• Two years of college level education AND six months of experience working in a library

• Knowledge of, and ability to operate, computers and other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
• Knowledge of standard library principles, procedures, and services, and materials.
• Knowledge of library reference and resource tools.
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software.
• Ability to view printed text on book bindings to retrieve library materials.ers
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to maintain patron confidentiality.
• Ability to use library principles, methods, and techniques in collection, development, cataloging, classification, circulation, programming, staff development, and reference services.
• Ability to use and explain the functions of library tools and facilities.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.
• Ability to understand oral or written instructions
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures and guidelines
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend from 76 to 100% of the time; reach, stoop, squat, crouch and push from 51 to 75% of the time; and to climb, balance, kneel, crawl, pull and sit up to 25% of the time
• Ability to use up to fifty (50) pounds of force up to 33% of the time, up to twenty (20) pounds from 34 to 66% of the time, and up to ten (10) pounds of force from 67 to 100% of the time to move objects

• Delivers excellent customer services to all library users, both internally and externally.
• Answers patrons' reference questions in person, over the telephone, and online by searching online catalogs, subscription databases, internet resources, and print materials.
• Assists library patrons in the use of the library's online and printed resources, library services, and library technology equipment and software.
• Creates new patron accounts and assist patrons with account questions and issues.
• Takes and processes payments, and may prepare monies for deposit.
• Advises readers by recommending authors, titles, and topics of interest.
• Delivers story times, programs, and tours, and other library-related activities for a variety of ages and community groups both inside and outside the library.
• Acts as a person-in-charge to assume responsibility for a branch in the absence of a supervisor.
• May operate library vehicles to transport materials and attend events.
• Performs front-line computer troubleshooting, such as helping customers with printer jams, printer selection, software functions, and free e-mail services, and reports problems to technology services if needed.
• Assists with duties to keep materials readily available to the public and the library welcoming and accessible.
• Under supervision, creates and maintains materials displays and assists in the coordination of displays to ensure community appeal
• Creates content via online and print methods for staff development needs; delivers new employee orientation and continuing education content as part of a team.
• Enters catalog data into the library online database so that materials may be searched and identified through the library automation system.
• Using library software and lists, assists in the deselection, selection and replacement of library materials
• Provides work direction to associate library specialists, clerical staff, library aides, and volunteers.
• Keeps informed of developing library practices and issues.
• Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.

• Must register for Nebraska Public Librarian Certification through the Nebraska Library Commission within 30 days of the hiring date.
• Must complete necessary continuing education requirements to keep certification current while employed by the Omaha Public Library.
• If assigned to operate library vehicles to transport materials and attend events, must possess and maintain a valid class "O" automobile driver's license.
• Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation to worksites throughout the City during the course of the workday.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules that include evenings and weekends.
• Fluency in other languages preferred.

$22.95 Hourly

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