Job Description

Posting number: 202600127

Department: LIBRARY

Job classification: Part Time Library Substitute

Posting type: Open

Categories: Library

Summary

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

The library substitute responsibilities are dependent upon department coverage needs. Incumbents may perform additional or different duties from those set forth to address business needs and changing business practices. Most responsibilities range from routine clerical and customer service activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions:

• Accurately taking phone messages and inquiries.
• Enters patron information correctly into Polaris, the library’s automated cataloging system.
• Checks in and out library materials to patrons.
• Responds to public inquiries, including reference and reader’s advisory questions, in a courteous manner; provides assistance to patrons in using Polaris, provides information within the scope of their individual knowledge, and refers to Assistant Director as appropriate.
• Assists with daily clerical duties.
• Assists in maintaining a neat, presentable, and professional library atmosphere.
• Assists in cleaning, including dusting, vacuuming, wiping down shared surfaces, and cleaning materials as they are returned.
• Shelves library books and materials quickly and accurately.
• Enforces Library rules.
• Assists in monitoring Library security, safety, and health conditions.
• Maintains an ethical and respectful attitude regarding patrons and staff.

Examples of duties

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Any combination of education and experience that would likely produce the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must maintain a valid Nevada driver's license.

Qualifications

An employee in this position must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:

Knowledge

• General knowledge of computers, office equipment, and various craft tools.
• General knowledge of library classification systems such as the Dewey Decimal Classification System and/or the Library of Congress subject headings.
• Willingness to provide professional, quality work at all times.

Skills

• Providing strong customer service and excellent collaborative teamwork

Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, patiently, and courteously with library employees, supervisors, patrons, and other community members.
• Ability to handle multiple activities or interruptions at once and to work positively and effectively within a team model.
• Ability to accomplish given tasks in a time-effective manner.
• Ability to work without supervision and is a self-starter.
• Complying with Elko County policies and departmental procedures.

Supplemental information

An employee in this position must meet the following physical requirements upon application:

• Work is performed in an office setting with long periods of time standing/walking.
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Frequent interruptions to planned work activities should be expected.
• Environment is generally clean with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, noise or odors.

Elko County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

In compliance with applicable laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations.