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