Library Specialist (Seasonal) - Library District (Prescott

Position: Library Specialist (Seasonal) - Library District (Prescott)
This is a Seasonal position which is on-call or as needed not to exceed 1040 hours per fiscal year.

Under general supervision, provides a variety of basic to intermediate library support services.

* Performs one-on-one patron education activities for library-specific subject areas at multiple locations.

* Performs research on assigned activities.

* Attends meetings and completes reports for programs as required.

* Fosters community relationships with internal and external partners.

* Performs activities associated with the processing of library materials.

* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

A minimum of one (1) year of relevant library experience.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license without restrictions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

* Standard library cataloging practices, principles, methods, and technical service processes.

* Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.

* Clerical office practices and procedures.

* Research techniques.

* Current Microsoft Office software.

* Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

* Creating instructional materials to support hands-on training.

* Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.

* Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.

* Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.

* Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.

* Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.

* Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.

* Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:

The work environment is associated with an office and public library. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Grade: 4

Classification:
Classified

Safety Sensitive:
No