Employees in the Part-Time Library Aide position serve in the Access Services Department. A Part-Time Library Aide is trained for public service at the circulation desk.
Hours: 26 hours/week, including evenings and weekends. Schedule flexible.
A Part-Time Library Aide may be called upon to do any and all of the following: (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform)
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Public service at the circulation desk including checking in (discharging) and checking out (charging) items to library customers
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Collecting fines
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Issuing library cards
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Using the cash register and handling credit card transactions
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Computer data entry; document production
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Filing and record keeping; maintain orderly supplies inventory
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Retrieval of library materials from overhead and floor-level shelving
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Shelving, in correct order, materials that have been returned by borrowers or left on tables after in library use
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Shelf reading and searching for misplaced materials from a “missing” or “lost assumed” list
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Moving light furnishings and materials as needed
A Part-Time Library Aide, upon application, shall have the following training and experience:
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Graduation from high school or equivalent
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Previous library public service experience preferred
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Library Technical Assistance degree or some college preferred
Qualifications for Employment
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Excellent public service skills
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Excellent organization skills; filing ability
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Computer and keyboarding competency
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to follow written and verbal directions
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Dependability, energy, self-motivation and positive attitude
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Ability to reach, bend, stretch and stand for long periods including ability to empty outside drop box bins
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Evenings and weekends may be needed
