Eastern Branches Library Assistant, part-time

POSITION TITLE: Library Assistant

Department: East Branches

Status: Part-Time

Position Description: Provides library services to all patrons as needed

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direct supervision of Branch Services Manager

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

Are you passionate about the transformative power of libraries?Do you want to connect with and make a difference in your community?We are looking for the right person to provide exceptional customer service to our library patrons.If you…- Can offer excellent, proactive patron services- Enjoy planning and providing programming for patrons of all ages- Want to build relationships in our community- Want to promote library resources and services- Have great ideas to share- Are an enthusiastic team player

…then we have your dream job! As a Library Assistant, you can help enrich lives and build community through opportunities to learn, discover, create and connect.

BENEFITS:

Benefits include vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays. Part-time employees are eligible for limited benefits including an Appleton Clinics membership, voluntary life and AD&D policies, and supplemental insurance benefits. Retirement options are available after one year of employment.

WAGE: $15.76-19.30 DOE

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Works a minimum of 20 hours per week and no more than 29 hours per week.

Ability to arrive at locations throughout Mesa County to successfully fulfill job expectations. Locations include, but are not limited to, library branches and external locations for outreach, programs, and classes

Service to Library Customers Provides library service upon demand, issue library cards, check out materials, answer reference questions, place holds, locate material and information using the print collection and online resources. Provides basic instruction on the use of the library catalog, online databases, PC reservation, and the Internet. Responds to routine patron inquiries concerning library procedures and policies. Works with staff throughout the library district to improve and provide outstanding library service to all patrons. Provides staffing coverage at other library locations and branches as requested.

Other Library Duties

Check in all materials, sort and shelve items and process holds in a timely and efficient manner. Completes paging slips, all item lists, missing media, ordering of branch supplies, wiki updates and other items as needed to ensure effective library operations. Merchandise the collection, create book displays, and maintain an inviting well organized library by shelf reading and straightening materials and furniture. Assist with library programs, outreach and special events. Maintain a working knowledge and basic understanding of all MCL services, programs and events. Communicate consistently and in a timely manner verbally and through email, work with others to complete assignments. Complete other duties as assigned.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Communicates clearly in-person and via email and other electronic tools consistently and in a timely manner. Works with others to complete assignments.
• Performs additional duties as opportunities arise that assist the department and the library in achieving specified goals and objectives.
• Stays informed on developments of Mesa County Libraries services and trends:
  • Attends monthly staff meetings and training; attends external training as requested, stays aware of changes via email and staff wiki.
• May participate in and contribute to library committees and activities.

Performs other duties as assigned or requested

Facilitates regular programming for adults, youth, and families. Performs additional duties as opportunities arise that assist the department and the Library in achieving specified goals and objectives.

LIBRARY ASSISTANT COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Service
• Communication
• Dependability

LIBRARY CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Focus
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organizational Savvy
• Teamwork