Part Time Library Page

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

To perform general library work to assist the Library as needed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Work is performed under the supervision of the Library Director or their
designee.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK:

(THESE EXAMPLES DO NOT INCLUDE ALL OF THE TASKS WHICH AN EMPLOYEE MAY BE EXPECTED TO PERFORM)

• Daily Circulation Desk duties
• Assist patrons as needed
• Assess and clean scratched DVDs and CDs
• Sorts, shelves, and files various library materials accurately according to library
• classification systems (alphabetic, numeric, and alphanumeric)
• Reads shelves for accuracy and re-shelves misplaced items;
• Shelf maintenance of all library collections
• Assist with Library Program preparation when needed
• Assist with book sale preparation when needed
• Communicate with patrons in person or by phone
• Opening and closing duties
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED
• Ability to learn designated functions of the library computer system to perform assigned tasks;
• Ability to sort and file alphabetically and numerically;
• Ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely in written, verbal and electronic formats
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to deal with multiple unexpected tasks and patrons simultaneously
• Fluency in English and Spanish preferred
• Tact in dealing with the public and fellow employees.
• Strong customer service skills. Ability to communicate by telephone and in person in a courteous and pleasant manner, especially when dealing with an angry or frustrated caller.

ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with the essential functions of this
classification:

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Walking or standing is required to a significant degree.

Type of physical demands usually associated with this classification:

• Reaching, handling, fingering, and/or feeling.
• Squatting: lowering the body by bending leg.
• Stooping: bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Hearing - Perceiving nature of sounds by ear.
• Seeing: The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye. The important aspects of vision are:
  • Acuity, far - Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.
  • Acuity, near - Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
  • Depth Perception - Three dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.
  • Field of Vision - Area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.
  • Accommodation - Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from eye.
  • Color Vision - Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Environmental Conditions (Physical Surrounding) usually associated with this classification:

The Worker is subject to inside environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.