Library Assistant – Humboldt Public Library
The Library Assistant performs a variety of patron contact duties including: actively assisting patrons with finding library materials and with using the catalog, assisting patrons with self-directed activities, handling all circulation duties, shelving library materials, and assist in maintaining displays. The Library Assistant is usually the first point of contact for patrons and must exhibit excellent customer service while performing all work duties. Work is performed under general supervision. A proven record of customer service is required. Must work well with other staff members.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma
Experience: One year of previous public library or bookstore experience is a plus but not required
Language Skills: Bilingual (English and Spanish) is not required, but preferred.
Other: Has a current driver’s license with insured personal vehicle
Other Required/Preferred Skills & Experience
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule:
Position open until filled. A job description and application is available at the library or online at www.humboldtpublic.org. Return applications and resumes to: Humboldt Public Library, 115 S. 16th Avenue, Humboldt, TN 38343.
City of Humboldt is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Library Assistant performs a variety of patron contact duties including: actively assisting patrons with finding library materials and with using the catalog, assisting patrons with self-directed activities, handling all circulation duties, shelving library materials, and assist in maintaining displays. The Library Assistant is usually the first point of contact for patrons and must exhibit excellent customer service while performing all work duties. Work is performed under general supervision. A proven record of customer service is required. Must work well with other staff members.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Demonstrates effective public service skills.
- Assist library patrons at circulation desk; check in or check out library material; issue library cards.
- Collect fees; issue receipts; enter data into the computer; count money collected and ensure that money is properly documented.
- Process requests for library cards including accepting applications, verifying patron information, and entering data into the computer.
- Assist patrons at the public access computer workstations.
- Proactively seek to assist patrons to fulfill their needs.
- Collect, sanitize, and shelve library materials.
- Demonstrates a professional, positive, cooperative, team-oriented working relationship with staff, co-workers, and volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma
Experience: One year of previous public library or bookstore experience is a plus but not required
Language Skills: Bilingual (English and Spanish) is not required, but preferred.
Other: Has a current driver’s license with insured personal vehicle
Other Required/Preferred Skills & Experience
- Must possess excellent customer service skills and be a self-starter.
- Must be able to learn library operating systems, online databases, reader’s advisory, and Internet searching.
- Must be able to provide efficient and courteous patron service towards a diverse patron population.
- Must have the ability to work as an effective team member and work independently to complete work assignments as assigned.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to keep confidential records and perform routine tasks; learn library methods, techniques and computerized databases; work in a team environment; use good judgment. Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately; pay attention to detail. Ability to work schedule given.
- Computer Skills: Must demonstrate competency in computer use including internet, email, Microsoft Office Products (or equivalent).
- Physical Abilities: Hearing and vision corrected to normal ranges. Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds. Ability to reach up to seven feet to retrieve and replace books with a stool, as needed. Must have the physical ability, stamina, mobility and manual dexterity to stand and walk for an entire shift.
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule:
- 40 hours per week
- Must be able to work weekends and some evening hours
- Benefits include: Insurance, sick leave, vacation time, holiday pay.
- Pay starting at $9.00 per hour
Position open until filled. A job description and application is available at the library or online at www.humboldtpublic.org. Return applications and resumes to: Humboldt Public Library, 115 S. 16th Avenue, Humboldt, TN 38343.
City of Humboldt is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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