Full-Time Branch Assistant (South Webster)

Starting rate is $12.58 hourly plus benefits!

The Branch Assistant, under the direction of the Branch Supervisor, is responsible for providing reference and research services, including readers’ advisory, and maintenance of patron holds, using a range of resources. This position is involved with the planning and implementation of programming for a range of ages, as well as collaborating with other library locations. In addition, the Branch Assistant is assigned collection development duties and assembling displays that reflect the library’s collections.

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental & Life Insurance; OPERS Retirement; Vacation, Sick and Personal Time & Educational Assistance

Summary:
The Branch Assistant, under the direction of the Branch Supervisor, is responsible for providing reference and research services, including readers’ advisory, and maintenance of patron holds, and using a range of resources. This position is involved with the planning and implementation of programming for a range of ages, as well as collaborating with other library locations. In addition, the Branch Assistant is assigned collection development duties and assembling displays that reflect the library’s collections.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The ability to meet scheduled hours with rare absences; includes evenings and weekends
• Driver’s License, car insurance, and access to reliable transportation / vehicle
• Commitment to excellence in customer service and representing the library in a positive manner
• Exceptional communication skills; both verbally and in writing
• The ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite and use new software and technology

Essential Functions:

• Check materials in/out using automated circulation system
• Process library card applications in accordance with library policies and procedures
• Shelve and maintain library materials
• Tender fines and process daily deposits
• Provide reference and Reader’s Advisory services to patrons
• Assist with collection development and maintenance
• Plan, develop, and implement weekly and monthly programming and displays
• Interpret and explain the library’s policies and procedures to the public in a customer-friendly manner
• Provide basic IT assistance

Additional Functions:

• Assist other Departments as needed
• Other Duties as Assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge and understanding of library operations
• The ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
• The ability to handle and maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Knowledge of and compliance with library policies and procedures
• The ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other staff members and library departments
• Knowledge of and compliance with emergency and safety policies and procedures
• The ability to deal with frequent interruptions in work and move among various tasks effectively
• The ability to learn and implement current and emerging technologies

Special Requirements:

• Update job-related knowledge and skills through continuing education workshops, webinars, conferences and staff development activities

Physical Requirements:

• Considerable manual dexterity for use of keyboard and standard office equipment
• Requires ability to manipulate library materials, such as books, magazines, and DVDs
• Requires a combination of sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, and some driving
• Requires regularly lifting items weighing up to fifty pounds; sometimes loading and unloading materials
• Abilities of reaching, bending, climbing, and twisting
• The ability to push full book carts for considerable distances
• Some outdoor activity; majority of time in climate-controlled environment. Regularly required to talk and/or hear within normal ranges
• The ability to respond to alarms and communicate safety information to patrons and staff
• Visual acuity for sustained use of computer monitor

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive or as an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this document. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

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