Library Assistant I

The Hall County Library System is hiring a part-time (12 hour) Library Assistant I to work Sundays at the Gainesville library, with the remaining hours being worked at a Hall County Library System location on another day during the week. This position assists with programs; assists in finding research and reading materials; helps to maintain order in the department or branch, performs general circulation duties, and other duties as assigned. Reports to the branch or division director.

Examples of Work

• Conducts reference interviews to assist in finding appropriate materials and information using electronic databases, Internet, as well as traditional print sources; provides readers advisory service.
• Performs circulation activities including checking materials in and out, placing holds, collecting fines, and issuing library cards.
• Helps plan, prepare, and execute programming.
• Promotes patron interest through the creation of displays and bibliographies.
• Assists in collection maintenance including shelving, maintaining shelf order, weeding, repairing materials, and dealing with damaged and missing items.
• Participates in collection development including selecting new materials using established library procedures and professional resources, checking in new materials, and examining new materials for content and proper placement in the collection.
• Works a minimum of one outreach event per year. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

• Subject to evening and weekend assignments.

Staff Development Requirements

• Completes 6 contact hours of continuing education per year.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to understand and use complex electronic catalog, circulation, and patron record computer software as well as e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and desktop publishing programs.
• Ability to understand and use reference tools in print form and in online databases.
• Basic clerical skills including understanding of alphabetical and numerical order and an understanding of and ability to use the Dewey Decimal Classification system.
• Ability to execute age-appropriate programs.
• Ability to communicate with the public in a positive manner, either individually or in an audience.
• Ability to make decisions within stated guidelines and to work independently in a wide variety of situations.
• Solid commitment to customer service, the protection of intellectual freedom, and the privacy rights of library users.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds with occasional lifting of heavier items up to 25 pounds and push a cart with up to 100 pounds on it.
• Ability to bend knees, stretch and lift up to 3 pounds overhead.
• Ability to sit in an office chair for an extended period of time.

Required Education, Training, Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years prior work experience.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• For youth services positions, preference may be given to candidates with experience in working with children.

Pay and Benefits

• $15.57 per hour.
• Three paid holidays per year.
• Access to the library’s Employee Assistance Program.

The successful candidate must complete criminal background checks and a drug screening. The Hall County Library System participates in E-Verify.

Pay: $15.57 per hour

Expected hours: 12.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16