Library-Substitute Branch Support Staff; Scottsville

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library is seeking candidates to be considered for the position of Substitute Branch Support Staff for the Scottsville Library who are highly motivated and who support JMRL's Mission Statement to foster personal growth and life-long learning for all by connecting people with ideas, information, and each other.

The starting hiring amount is $15.75 an hour for this position. This is a substitute position, on an as‑needed basis and does not have benefits.

This position performs responsible paraprofessional duties at the Scottsville Library, providing all library circulation services, routine reference, and assisting library patrons, under the general supervision of the Branch Manager.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Provides all library circulation services, including checking library materials in and out, registering patrons for library cards, placing holds, and collecting fines and fees.
• Checks returned lending materials for damage, normal wear and tear, and missing included items.
• Maintains serial collections by processing new material and withdrawing old material.
• Processes new books by checking to correct catalog information.
• Prepares books to be withdrawn by processing material in system and generating paperwork associated with removal of material.
• Performs computer assistance for patrons.
• May be asked to perform notaries.
• Provides readers advisory and reference services.
• Manages ILL (interlibrary loan) requests.
• Answers telephone and handles patron inquiries, both in person and on the telephone.
• Shelves and maintains library materials by call number.
• Assists with weeding collection; withdraws books that have been weeded, removing library markings, changing status in catalog, and arranging to return books to vendors.
• Prepares bank deposits for branch funds.
• May be required to maintain branch email address and voicemail box, following up with patrons as needed.
• Maintains branch technology by cleaning patron computers, troubleshooting issues, monitoring IT tickets, replacing paper and toner, and assisting other staff with technology questions.
• Prepares signage, booklists, displays, program calendars, and basic programs to promote library resources and community interaction.
• Assists Jefferson Madison Regional Library staff with projects.
• Requires a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Follows library procedures for opening, operating, and closing library branch.
• May assume responsibility for branch in absence of Branch Manager.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of JMRL equipment, tools, and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.

• High School or GED and previous experience working in a public customer service environment and working with Windows and the internet.

OR

• Previous experience working in a public customer service environment and working with Windows and the internet.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

• Library work experience.
• Knowledge of library computer software programs.

• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
• Required to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.

• Basic familiarity with the work to know common principles and terminology and to understand and solve simple problems.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant policies and procedures in daily tasks.
• Knowledge of online information sources and the ability to use them effectively in research and reference situations.
• Knowledge of the navigation and use of non-fiction and print reference collections to support reference inquiries.

• Intermediate: ability to read and understand written materials such as newspapers, magazines, journals, multi-step instruction manuals, and reference materials.

• Basic: ability to write simple letters, paragraphs and sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.

• Basic:
  Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

• Routine:
  Regular & routine…