Part-time Library Tech-Bertram Library

Part Time Library Tech - Bertram Library

This position, under the supervision of the Library Director and management by the Assistant Director, performs a variety of public service duties to support daily library functions, including children's programming, customer service and basic library duties. Position will be 25-29 hours a week within the times of Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 10am-3pm. The schedule is subject to change with holiday closings and library needs.

Essential

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Requires regular attendance timeliness and performance of assigned duties and work schedule
• Perform daily operations of circulation including public interaction
• Assist patrons in using library materials, services, and technology
• Plan, implement and present weekly children's story time programs for various ages as well as specialty youth programs throughout the year
• Plan, implement and present a Summer Reading Program for average 250-300 children to promote continued education through the summer
• Retrieve, check in, organize, and shelve materials returned by patrons
• Execute daily opening and closing operations
• Operate office machines such as computers, scanners, and fax machines with a high degree of competency
• Maintain timely and accurate records
• Troubleshoot and resolve technology problems as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

• May include, but not limited to: cross train peers, as assigned
• Compile library data and statistics as required
• Reconcile and validate moneys collected for deposit to County offices, as assigned
• Advise patrons in selecting preferred library materials
• Create and present programs, as assigned
• Catalog and process items as needed
• Various other tasks necessary for the operation of the library as assigned

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Library experience preferred

Experience and Skills:

• Requires knowledge and application of customer service skills
• Requires attention to detail
• Able to operate computers with current Windows/Microsoft systems and office equipment with competence
• Read, comprehend, and implement technical and non-technical materials
• Able to learn new technology and have a basic understanding of current technological trends and trouble shooting
• Articulate proficiently in written and oral communication with the ability to speak, read and write in English.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• 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 patrons
• Tolerate odorous people and materials including molds, allergens and other possibly offensive objects
• Maintain light janitorial duties as needed

Special Conditions:

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