Purpose of the position:

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for assuming the duties of library personnel upon absence, performing a variety of specialized clerical and technical tasks in support of library operations.

Physical Requirements: The work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Requires the ability to move throughout library facilities; stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach to shelve and retrieve materials; push and pull loaded book carts; lift and carry library materials and boxes weighing up to 30 pounds; and perform repetitive hand and wrist motions associated with computer and circulation tasks

Typical Work Schedule:

• This is a temporary part time position. Hours are not to exceed 19 hours in any given week.

• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and County attendance policies and procedures.

• Regular, predictable attendance is essential; Must be available to work at all branches in the system during regular hours, including both evening hours and weekends.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire):
High school diploma or GED; some library experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education, experience. Must be 16 years of age or older.

Essential Functions of the position:

• Assist in maintaining the availability of library materials by shelving books and other materials, reading the shelves, and organizing materials into their proper sequence.

• Assist patrons at the circulation desk using the Evergreen circulation system.

• Assist with questions and/or problems regarding books and resources and maintaining library materials and records.

• Search specialized bibliographic databases.

• Assisting patrons with public computers and providing limited reference and reader assistance in a branch or children’s library.

• Interpret the needs of patrons and either provide help, or seek help from a permanent employee or superior.

• Tact and courtesy are required in all dealings with library patrons.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the general public.

• Knowledge of library routine and procedures.

• Skill in data entry into a computer and operating general office equipment.

• Comfortable with many forms of computer technology and a broad knowledge of popular reading.

• Ability to use standard library methods and principles in circulation and reference services.

• Ability to follow established procedures and to perform detail-oriented work.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and library personnel.