Library Assistant

About This Role

This role provides reference services to library patrons, performs routine circulation duties, and offers instruction on using the library's online catalog and research database. It requires flexibility to work at various library branches, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference services to all Library patrons
• Perform routine circulation duties, including checking books in and out and emptying bookdrops
• Provide instruction for use of the Library’s online catalog and research database
• Prepare hold requests for patrons and notify patrons to pick up books placed on reserve
• Provide professional and courteous customer relations at all times
• Search and make requests for interlibrary loan materials
• Interpret Library policies and procedures to the public
• Assess and collect fines for overdue/lost library materials; balance cash register
• Accept applications for and issue library cards
• Conduct Internet searches and evaluate web sites
• Create bibliographies and conduct bibliographic instruction for groups as assigned
• Answer Library patrons’ reference questions
• Assist patrons and staff in using various resources and equipment of the Library, including Library catalogues, computer hardware, the Internet, and online data bases
• Organize, process and shelve all Library materials, including books, periodicals, audio and video recordings, newspapers, etc.
• Read and shift books on shelves; pack delivery items
• Process paperback books, magazines and newspapers; maintain computer records of these items
• Repair and mend damaged books; affix covers and labels
• Assist in arranging books and other displays
• Prepare and submit required reports and forms
• Collect Library Statistical Information
• Attend In-Service Training to maintain knowledge of current theories and trends in Public Library operations and technology
• Attend staff meetings
• Assist with the Children’s Library program and other Library programs as assigned
• Open and close Library and prepare Library equipment for daily operations
• Set up meeting room for meetings and programs as requested
• Perform duties of supervisor in his/her absence
• Perform a variety of routine clerical duties as required, including typing, copying and filing documents, ordering supplies, answering the telephone, etc.
• Interact and communicate with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, County employees, Library patrons, faculty members, personnel of other libraries, volunteers/student and community service workers, vendors, and the general public