POSITION PROFILE

Under general supervision of the Branch Manager or Assistant Branch Manager, performs a variety of duties in the library and its program.

Such duties include clerical, event programming, technology use and asisstance, materials processing and organization, and providing excellent customer service, assistance, and general information to patrons at the circulation desk as well as throughout the library.

Lastly, be a proactive contributor to making Duchesne County Library the heart of our communities and continue its award-winning services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs routine clerical duties, including answering phone calls, making calls to patrons about library business, relaying messages, tracking library statistics, recording patron requests, and receiving, storing, and distributing supplies.
• Operates and maintains library's technology including computers, mobile devices, printers, scanners, copy machines, fax machines, book and disc repair machines, paper cutters, laminators, 3-D printers, and circulation desk equipment.

Operates library catalog and circulation software, e-resources, word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet applications, electronic mail, information databases available to patrons, and library's social media tools.

Learns to operate new technology as it is adopted by the library system and Duchesne County. Also assists patrons in using the aforementioned equipment.

• Assists patrons to locate physical materials, eBooks, eAudiobooks, and provides reader's advisory or reference help (helping patrons answer information questions or find new materials they may like).
• Performs organizational and processing duties related to library resources including labeling and covering materials, cataloging materials, repairing or deselecting materials, performing inventory, keeping physical materials organized (shelf-reading), displaying materials to promote circulation, and pulling materials on hold for patrons at assigned branch as well as materials for transfer to other consortium (partner) libraries.
• Plans, executes, and assists in library programming, events, and outreach efforts including programs that occur outside of regular library hours and at off-library sites requiring some travel.

• Maintains physical appearance of the library and accessibility including some janitorial duties.
• Participates in professional development including workshops, conferences, and webinars to increase professional knowledge, learn new technologies, and gain new ideas for library services.

Also completes required county and risk management training.

• Performs excellent customer service for library patrons and maintains respect, positivity, and politeness for all patrons, co-workers, supervisors, and other county departments.
• Is willing to work on Saturdays and evenings.
• Maintains privacy of library records including patron identifiable information and circulation history.
• Collects and records payment of fees, printing, book sales, etc.
• Takes initiative in helping with the library's progress, strategic plan, and improving patrons' experiences.
• Performs work with attention to detail, professionalism, and timeliness.
• Follows established policies and procedures of Duchesne County and the library system.
• P erforms other duties as assigned by the Library Director, Branch Manager, or Assistant Branch Manager.

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Last updated : 2024-05-22