Library Assistant III | Fairfield County District Library

Library Assistant III – Johns Memorial Branch
Branch: Johns Memorial Branch, 116 E. High St, Amanda, OH
Hours: Part time, 20 hours per week
Pay and Benefits: $15.34 per hour. Paid holidays, earned sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and OPERS.
Immediate Supervisor: Branch Manager
Position: Bargaining Unit

Job Summary:
To work as part of a team to provide the highest quality of public library service. In particular, by providing excellent customer service, including: keeping customer accounts up-to-date; answering basic directional questions; helping customers locate materials in the library; helping to maintain orderly collections of materials in a variety of formats; assisting customers with library equipment such as copiers, the online catalog, and PCs; providing reader’s advisory service; assisting with programming, outreach and displays for customers of all ages; and answering and directing phone inquiries.

Education:
High school diploma or GED required. Experience in school or public library setting desired.

General skill requirements:

To work a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends.
To possess strong public service orientation and provide excellent customer service.
To be dependable and punctual.
To be enthusiastic, flexible and energetic.
To possess good organizational skills.
To possess basic keyboarding skills and a basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
To work harmoniously with the public and with other staff members.
To maintain composure in stressful work situations.
To follow both written and verbal directions and pay attention to detail.
To possess good oral and written communication skills.
To stand for extended periods of time; to lift up to 35 lbs.; to push heavily loaded carts of materials weighing up to 300 lbs.; and possess physical agility and strength to bend and reach.
To read, write, speak and understand the English language fluently.

Specific job requirements:

To perform clerical tasks with speed and accuracy.
To understand and endorse the FCDL’s policies and procedures.
To learn the FCDL’s automated circulation system and online catalog, as well as operate other computers and equipment including copiers and the telephone system.
To greet and assist library customers, both in person and over the phone, with basic directional questions and questions related to circulation services.
To possess a thorough comprehension of alphabetical and numerical sequences.
To distinguish various color and genre labels and sort materials into categories.
To sort and shelve library materials in a variety of formats and properly shelve library materials which are out of place.
To prepare teacher collections as needed.
To maintain neatness in the branch including dusting shelves, cleaning soiled covers and helping maintain the audiovisual collection.
To assist customers in locating materials in all formats within the library and referring customers to basic reference sources for general information needs.
To know when to refer customers with detailed inquiries to reference librarians.
To shift books and other library materials when necessary.
To pull and process materials on reserve.
To prepare, sort and check in deliveries.
To perform a wide range of circulation duties including emptying book drops, checking in materials, checking out materials to customers, keying customer information into the library database and checking shelves for overdue materials.
To accurately perform cash transactions and accountability for fees, etc.
To maintain confidentiality of customer records and accounts.
To maintain branch operations in the absence of the branch manager utilizing support from FCDL supervisory staff as needed.
To plan and conduct programs and outreach for customers of all ages under the supervision of the branch manager.
To utilize knowledge of the collection to provide reader’s advisory service to customers of all ages.
To prepare displays and other decorations in the branch under the supervision of the branch manager.
To be able to perform other similar tasks as assigned.

Applications can be emailed to lyost@fcdlibrary.org; mailed to Fairfield County District Library, c/o Leslie Yost, 219 N. Broad Street, Lancaster, Ohio 43130; or dropped off in the Administration Office Monday through Friday between 10 am and 4 pm.