PT Library Assistant, Adult and Children's (multiple positions) - Rockville Public Library, Vernon. Hours:
15-19/week. Hourly Wage: $14.00. General Statement of Duties: A
position performing customer service in all circulation related tasks,
ranging from simple clerical tasks to providing assistance in the
library search tools.
Supervision Received: Works under the general direction and supervision of the Head of Circulation & Technology.
Supervision Exercised: None.
Essential Job Functions: Checks library materials in and out; places
requested items on reserve, processes interlibrary loans. Prepares and
sends out overdue notices, collects fines for late and damaged library
property; maintains customer and collection records. Issues library
cards. Provides customer service, in person, or over the phone; provides
instruction to patrons in the areas of library services, computer and
catalog use, and activities. May assist with programs with established
objectives and general procedures, such as story hours and films.
Assists with displays, exhibits and program promotions. Responsible for
shelving and shelf-reading library materials. Records departmental
statistics. Regular and punctual attendance.
Other Job Functions
Duties: Assists in training new Library Assistants. Assists in other
Library departments, as needed. Must be able to work evenings and
weekends. Other duties as required. Performs related work as required.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear and
perform repetitive tasks with hands, wrists and arms. The employee is
frequently required to walk, kneel, use hands to operate, finger, handle
or feel objects or controls and reach with hands and arms; may be
required to perform repetitive motions. The employee is occasionally
required to climb, balance, stoop and crouch. May regularly be required
to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds. Hand-eye coordination is
necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work
Environment: The work characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
Employee performs a variety of simple tasks following instructions
provided. Some tasks require independent judgment and initiative. May be
exposed to dust, book mold and mildew; fluctuations in inside
temperature & electro-magnetic radiation as a computer screen. The
noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderately
loud.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills &
Abilities: Working knowledge of library materials organization,
circulation and other practices. Excellent customer service skills;
strong oral and written communication skills; excellent organizational
skills. Critical thinking skills with the ability to draw conclusions or
approaches to problems to implement solutions; ability to foster
relationships and deal effectively with employees and the general
public. Ability to work independently and in a team. Must be computer
proficient with the ability to learn software programs specific to the
job. Ability to use standard office equipment. Ability to work evenings
and weekends. A Police background check will be required.
Experience & Training: Graduation from high school, or obtained a
graduate equivalent diploma (GED), and be able to demonstrate
proficiency in working with office computers and related library
circulation applications. Library Technical Assistant certificate and
some library experience preferred. Any equivalent combination of
education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the
duties of this position.
To apply, visit www.vernon-ct.gov/departments-services/employment-opportunities.
This job description is not intended to be a complete statement of all
duties, functions and responsibilities which comprise this position.
EOE/AA/M/F