Library Assistant

*WASHINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY* *LIBRARY ASSISTANT I* *CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK:* This is clerical library work involving the performance of routine and non-routine duties in such areas as reference, classification and cataloging, collection maintenance, circulation, interlibrary loan, and/or serials.
Work is performed under the supervision of the branch librarian, library director, or lead worker.
This position: * Is a part time position.
* May attend training at locations outside the library – Regional Library or other location * Will handle sensitive library patron information.
* May be asked to assume responsibility to assist with areas of library programing or activities.
These may include adult programing, collection development or assist with training new employees.
* Will also handle funds (cash, checks, credit cards) from multiple accounts and keep accurate records as needed.
* Will comply with state training requirements.
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:* *Experience/Educational Requirements:* *Education: *Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED) *AND* *Experience: *One (1) year or less of experience related to the above described duties.
Related education and related experience may be substituted on an equal basis.
*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:* *Physical Requirements:* These physical requirements are not exhaustive.
Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.
Reasonable accommodations may be possible.
* Must be able to lift 25 pounds from the floor to worktable height and must be able to reach all library shelves, using a stool or other extension device if necessary.
* Requires light work, including continuous walking or operating simple equipment for extended periods of time as well as occasional strenuous activities such as reaching or bending.
* Incumbent must have the ability to climb a step stool and rolling ladder and move a book truck.
* Incumbent must have the ability to communicate using telephone and other communication devices to accomplish library duties *ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:* The essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1.
Performs clerical support in a library environment.
_*EXAMPLES OF WORK:*_ Examples of work, performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following: _*Customer Assistance:*_ Explains library resources, furnishes book information and reading guidance.
Assists customers with photocopiers, computers, microfilm, and fax machine.
Assists customers in reference and research projects.
Assists in circulation: check-in, check-out, issuing library cards, collecting fines, etc.
Assists customers with inter-library loans both incoming and outgoing.
_*Technical Services*_*:* Assists in acquisition: Receives shipments from vendors.
Processes books, including jacketing and labeling.
Prepares articles for mailing or courier transport.
Checks in periodicals, newspapers and books.
Assists in collection maintenance: reading shelves, weeding and inventory.
_*Miscellaneous Tasks*_*:* Performs functions such as assembling information packets, photocopying provided materials.
Locates, retrieves, and organizes materials.
Assists in shelving in-coming materials and in preparing outgoing materials.
Maintains meeting room schedule.
Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $11.
50 per hour Schedule: * Day shift * Night shift Ability to Relocate: * Washington County, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person