What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Support Assistant - PTNB position at Alexander County, NC?
- Assists patrons in the use of library materials and the library’s search tools including the catalog, personal computers, digital databases, and other resources in varied formats.
- Collects returned materials, organizes materials for return to shelves, examines condition and sets aside items requiring mending and repair, sorts items by call numbers for shelving.
- Shifts books and moves sections of books to accommodate new arrivals and/or to ease crowding.
- Shelves and files materials, ensuring accurate library shelving of books and periodicals by shelf-reading and re-shelving as necessary.
- Assists at the circulation desk by checking materials in and out, issuing new or replacement cards, answering reference questions, answering phones, and emptying book drops.
- Computes and collects overdue fines and costs for lost or damaged materials, photocopying charges, and makes change. Records money collected.
- Prepares materials for discard.
- Assists in keeping the library neat, orderly, and clean.
- May create or assist with library programs, displays, and social media.
- May open and/or close the Library.
- May supervise and train volunteers in basic categorizing and shelving.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Working knowledge of books and authors.
- Works with minimal supervision and shows initiative in work responsibilities.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of current technology and willingness to expand knowledge base with evolving trends.
- Possesses a strong public service attitude and ability to work in an effective manner with patrons of all ages and demographics, coworkers, and other departments and/or agencies.
- Some knowledge of library procedures, methods, materials, objectives, theories, and practices.
- Must be able to work the required schedule which includes some nights and weekends.
- Graduation from high school and experience working with the public in a library setting and familiarity with office practices or related clerical duties; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary : $13 - $18