Clerk, Library, PT

SUMMARY

Performs a high level of paraprofessional tasks at the Siloam Springs Public Library.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned as needed)

May exercise direction over work-study students and volunteers at the discretion of the Library Manager/Assistant Library Manager.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School diploma or equivalent and one year of related experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system. Ability to be organized. Ability to work as a team member, or independently, as needed. Basic knowledge of reader interest levels. Ability to use current technology.

Experience with multi-line telephone system; copy machine; fax machine; key calculator, library automation system; graphic computer programs;
Microsoft Office.

Effective verbal and written skills and telephone etiquette. Ability to provide information and respond to questions from clients, customers, and the public.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages. May need to figure amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and proportions if helping a patron. Ability to perform basic accounting functions.

Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (if required)

None required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to sit and taste or smell. The employee is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distant and color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is/may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions and works near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low but may be high during library programs.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their Supervisor.

Weather Essential position includes employees which are declared to be all sworn police officers, all sworn firefighters, dispatchers, emergency road crew employees in the Street Department, and electrical personnel in the Electric Department.

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