JOB DESCRIPTION
WORKING TITLE: PART TIME LIBRARY TECH - BERTRAM LIBRARY DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY
REPORTS TO: BERTRAM LIBRARY DIRECTOR
CLASSIFICATION: GROUP 58
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This position, under the supervision of the Library Director and management by the Assistant Director, performs a variety of public service duties to support daily library functions, including children’s programming, customer service and basic library duties. Position will be 25-29 hours a week within the times of Monday- Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 10am-3pm. The schedule is subject to change with holiday closings and library needs.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Requires regular attendance timeliness and performance of assigned duties and work schedule
• Perform daily operations of circulation including public interaction • Assist patrons in using library materials, services, and technology • Plan, implement and present weekly children’s story time programs for
various ages as well as specialty youth programs throughout the year • Plan, implement and present a Summer Reading Program for average 250- 300 children to promote continued education through the summer
• Retrieve, check in, organize, and shelve materials returned by patrons • Execute daily opening and closing operations
- Operate office machines such as computers, scanners, and fax machines with a high degree of competency
- Maintain timely and accurate records
- Troubleshoot and resolve technology problems as needed
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but not limited to:
- Cross train peers, as assigned
- Compile library data and statistics as required
- Reconcile and validate moneys collected for deposit to County offices, as assigned
- Advise patrons in selecting preferred library materials
- Create and present programs, as assigned
- Catalog and process items as needed
- Various other tasks necessary for the operation of the library as assigned
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Library experience preferred
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• Requires knowledge and application of customer service skills • Requires attention to detail
Able to operate computers with current Windows/Microsoft systems and office equipment with competence
• Read, comprehend, and implement technical and non-technical materials • Able to learn new technology and have a basic understanding of current technological trends and trouble shooting
- Articulate proficiently in written and oral communication with the ability to speak, read and write in English.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Stand or sit for extended periods of time
- Walk, bend, stoop, reach, kneel, grasp items, push/pull carts, crawl, sit on floor, climb using stairs, ladders, step stools
- Touch, hear, feel, see and read within a high and low range
- Ability to diffuse hostile, loud or aggressive patrons
- Tolerate odorous people and materials including molds, allergens and other possibly offensive objects
- Maintain light janitorial duties as needed
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
• Travel for occasional work at other library locations within the county • Must have reliable transportation to run errands and travel on library business • Requires appropriate attire and footwear to be worn daily
