What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Aide position at Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
This position performs clerical and customer service duties in support of the operations, programs and services of a public library in the Borough library system.
Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.
This position is located at the Big Lake Library.D1 - DOEHigh School diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience in a similar position, sufficient to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position. Preferred experience includes: library experience and/or customer service experience. The ideal candidate should have good people skills and be familiar with common business machines and computer operations.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of
Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and physical.
One year of experience in a similar position, sufficient to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position. Preferred experience includes: library experience and/or customer service experience. The ideal candidate should have good people skills and be familiar with common business machines and computer operations.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of
Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and physical.
- Assists patrons at the circulation desk; checks materials in and out; places holds on materials; collects monies for copies, faxes, fines, and lost or damaged items; issues library cards; assists patrons in locating materials in the collection.
- Provides assistance to patrons in the use of library technology; assists patrons in the use of computerized databases.
- Receives and processes new materials; appends barcodes, spine labels, identification stamps, and protective covers; mends items in need of repair.
- Shelves books; rearranges shelves and displays.
- Enters statistical information regarding library operations.
- Opens and closes the library.
- Sorts donations.
- Implements or assists in the implementation of library programs for children, youth and adults as assigned; coordinates publicity for programs.
- Performs light custodial duties.
- Issues Borough and State of Alaska permits as requested.
- Performs basic clerical duties.
- Performs related duties.