Library Assistant II

- Be able to work well in a team setting.
- Be able to navigate basic computer functions, including Microsoft Word, Excel, internet browsing, and be able to learn Library’s computer systems with simple training.
- Be bilingual (preferred but not required).

What does the job look like? 

• Checks-out and renews materials to patrons. Assists patrons with questions regarding library policies, procedures and services, analyzing and making decisions regarding patron problems, using good and appropriate judgment.  
• Assists patrons with finding library materials, recommending titles, locating library materials at other branches and placing requests. Provides preliminary quick or ready reference assistance and refers in-depth research to Librarians on duty. Helps with summer reading desk. 
• Assists in collection management activities including general maintenance, sorting/shelving materials, weeding, reading shelves and moving materials as needed.  
• Evaluates items for circulation and fixes/deletes/sends items to proper department for thorough investigation. Sends damage letter to patrons and contacts patrons for missing/mismatched items. 
• Processes all outgoing and incoming materials in a timely manner. Checks items for damage and fixes/cleans material if possible. Processes and shelves holds. Checks items for RFID tags.  
• Assists patrons with library card applications. 
• Records and reports stats related to study room use; assists patrons with scheduling, reserving, and opening study rooms.  
• Learns and stays current on changing software including e-resources.  
• Prepares cash drawer and identifies reasons for overages and shortages. Prepares and delivers the bank deposit.  
• Accepts payments for overdue, lost and damaged materials, along with faxing, printing, copying services.  Sets up payment plans as needed.  
• Instructs patrons and assists with computers, faxing, printing, copying and scanning.  
• Answers telephone inquiries.  
• Able to multitask while assisting patrons in a fast-moving atmosphere. 
• Able to work the normally scheduled work time for this position. 
• Able to cope with daily job-related stress and challenges.
  
  What’s In It for You?
  The Library proudly promotes from within as part of a strong commitment to providing career growth opportunities for employees of all levels. Part-Time employees qualify for dental insurance, vision insurance, employer paid basic group life insurance, and the library PERF retirement plan.