Library Tech - Spicewood

General Description

This position under the supervision of the library director performs a variety of public service duties to support daily library functions, including communications with customers, provides customer service, basic computer skills and basic library duties.

• Require regular attendance, timeliness and be prepared to perform assigned duties and schedule.
• Perform daily operations including circulation duties and public interaction.
• Assist customers in navigating library materials, services and computers.
• Retrieve, check in, organize, and shelve materials returned by patrons.
• Communicate with customers, employees and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information and address complaints.
• Execute daily opening and closing operations.
• Instruct patrons on use of all available resources.
• Compile library data and statistics as required.
• Operate office equipment such as computers, phone systems, copiers, scanners, and fax machines with high degree of competency.

May include, but not limited to:

• Create and present programs and displays.
• Advise customers in selecting preferred library materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the department.
• Cross train peers.
• Schedule, train and oversee volunteers.

High school diploma.

Library experience preferred.

• Requires strong communication and customer service skills.
• Requires attention to detail and organization and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Able to learn new technology and have a basic understanding of current technological trends and trouble shooting.
• Operate computers, hardware, software and office equipment.
• Articulate proficiently in written and oral communication with the ability to speak, read and write in English.
• Requires knowledge of basic arithmetic including adding, subtracting, multiplication, division and fractions. Must be able to choose the right mathematical method or formula to solve a problem.

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Walk, bend, stoop, reach, kneel, grasp items, push/pull carts, crawl, sit on floor, climb using stairs, ladders, step stools.
• Touch, hear, feel, see and read within a high and low range.
• Ability to diffuse hostile, loud or aggressive members of the public.
• Tolerate odorous people and materials including molds, allergens and other possibly offensive objects or insects.
• Clean public restroom: plunging toilets, removing fecal matter and vomit.

• Travel for occasional work at other library locations.
• Must have reliable transportation to run errands and travel on library business.
• Requires respectful attire and appropriate footwear to be worn daily.