Library Aide

Library Aide (POSTING ONLY)

City of Omaha

Work Type:
Part‑time/Seasonal

Nature of Work:
This work involves assisting customers with computers, pushing cartloads of library materials, bending and stooping to shelve library materials, emptying bins of books, checking materials in and out on database.

• Skill to keyboard and use a computer
• Ability to learn the Dewey Decimal system
• Ability to communicate effectively with co‑workers and the public
• Ability to use and explain basic computer applications to the public
• Ability to file books, periodicals, and other library materials
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 33% of the time, up to 20 pounds 34–66% of the time, and 10 pounds 67–100% of the time to move objects
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend 76–100% of the time; reach, stoop, squat, crouch and push 51–75% of the time; and climb, balance, kneel, crawl, pull and sit up to 25% of the time

• Assist with circulation tasks (as assigned by Supervisor)
• Handle simple financial transactions with a cash register and/or credit card machine
• Search for claim returned items, patron requests, trace/transit lists, and request pull lists
• Process reserved library items
• Register and renew customer library cards and explain library circulation policies to customers
• Collect and check in book drops, sort materials for shelving, and shelve library items
• Answer library telephones, respond to basic inquiries, and route calls to appropriate staff and/or departments
• Follow special procedures to clean computer monitors, keypads, mice, and other peripherals
• Monitor computer stations, printed copies, and computer management software
• Assist in computer labs, teach basic computer classes, and/or work with the public one‑on‑one
• Perform front line computer troubleshooting (help customers with printer jams, printer selection, software functions, free e‑mail services, etc., and report machine problems to Technology staff)
• Manage CASSIE control panel
• Clean and pick up trash
• Set up areas for library programs
• Assist with crafts and juvenile programs
• Collect gate count
• Pull items for weeding
• Mend and repair items, clean disks/cases for items, cover items
• Label, cover, and stamp books
• Package, meter, and send items by postal mail and/or UPS
• Shovel snow and spread grit on ice/snow
• Perform other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Must be at least 16 years of age.

$15.00 Hourly

Not applicable to part‑time/seasonal employment

Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

Not applicable to part‑time/seasonal employment

Not applicable to part‑time/seasonal employment

Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment.

If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver’s license, driving abstract, a pre‑employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.

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