Job Description

Under the direction of the Adult Services Manager, the Library Assistant is responsible for providing access to the library’s materials and services in a friendly manner by performing a variety of reference, circulation, programming, and clerical functions.

• Assist with collection development and maintenance.
• Ensure all library patrons receive excellent, equitable, and efficient service.
• Ensure patron record confidentiality.
• Maintain an attractive, neat, clean, and welcoming Adult Services area.
• Organize and maintain all departmental supplies and equipment by demonstrating neatness, accuracy, thoroughness, and general effectiveness.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate adult and family programs.
• Provide information to patrons in person and by phone using print and non-print resources.
• Recommend, communicate, and enforce all library policies and procedures.
• Work all public service desks as needed.
• Other duties and assigned.

 Expected Hours of Work

Must work 20.0 hours a week to maintain part-time status. On-site attendance and some evenings and weekends are required. Schedule is a 3-week rotation, hours this position will work are listed below.

Week 1: Monday 8:30a-1:00p

Tuesday 4:00p-8:00p

Friday 3:00p-7:00p

Saturday 8:30a-5:00p

Week 2: Sunday 1:00p-7:00p

Monday 8:30a-1:00p

Tuesday 4:00p-8:00p

Friday 3:00p-7:00p

Saturday 8:30a-1:00p

Week 3: Monday 8:30-1:00p

Tuesday 4:00p-8:00p

Thursday 2:00p-8:00p

Friday 3:00p-7:00p

Required Education and Eexperience

• Bachelor’s degree.
• General computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Library experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Willing and able to speak effectively in public.

 Competencies

• Ability to exercise initiative and maintain professionalism in uncomfortable situations.
• Ability to read and recommend materials.
• Knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, adult literature and online resources.
• Ability to keep up to date on adult literature, adult trends, and adult materials through reading journals, websites, listservs, etc.
• Ability to organize, plan, set priorities, use time effectively, and meet deadlines while working with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to do basic math for routine calculations.
• Ability to adapt, remain flexible and flourish in a changing environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to be tactful and respect confidentiality during interactions with both staff and patrons.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing, including through email.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with co-workers, patrons, user groups, community organizations, and volunteer groups of varying personalities and ages and to serve the public courteously in a variety of situations.
• Contributes to creating an environent oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive teamwork.
• Possesses strong analytical, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills as well as the ability to anticipate future needs.
• Proficiency in using MS Office applications; Word, Excel
• Knowledge of developmental, recreational, and educational needs of adults.
• Ability to take initiative and interest in improving existing work techniques and procedures.

Physical Demands

• Moving 50-100 lbs. carts and handling moderately heavy boxes of books when the occasion requires.
• Ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, talk, type, pick, pinch, hear, and perform repetitive motions when the occasion requires.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Movement through facility locations and assisting patrons.
• Ability to handle books, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to reach above the head and below the knee to retrieve shelved items.
• Visual acuity sufficient to identify materials on shelving up to 90” and to read primarily typed or printed text in a variety of type sizes.

Work Environment

• Climate-controlled environment inside the building.
• Barrier-free work area

Note: This job description does not necessarily reflect all aspects of the job function.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program - Mutual of Omaha; premium 100% paid by the Library.

• Accrued monthly paid time off (PTO). 60 hours a year. Increases after 5 years of service.

• 13 paid holidays.