Monday, April 21, 2014

Lincoln - Lincoln Public Library - Library Assistant




This position is closing on April 25th, 2014.
 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Under direct supervision, performs a number of routine library and clerical tasks; including but not limited to shelving, shelf reading, and organizing library materials; assure shelves are properly organized, help customers to locate materials and services, check materials in and out, answer phones, process and repair library materials and perform other related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Library Assistant is the working and entry-level position in which incumbents are expected to perform assigned library support clerical duties. This class is distinguished from the next higher class of Library Assistant in that the latter has decision authority and training responsibilities, in addition performs more advance paraprofessional library tasks, such as copy cataloging and reference.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:
Receives direction from the Director of Library Services, Library Coordinator or his/her designee. Does not exercise supervision over assigned staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(include but are not limited to the following)
·Shelves books according to Dewey Decimal system or other designated system
·Moves materials to and from boxes, book drops, carts, and shelves.
·Reads shelves to assure proper location and organization of books.
·Assists with clerical Library duties as required.
·Perform basic circulation duties.
·Assists patrons both in person and via telephone; explains and assists users in utilizing library resources; routes problems and concerns to appropriate Library staff.
·Sets up meeting facilities.
·Operates a variety of office, media and Library equipment and software.
·Assists Library staff as needed and directed.
·Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff and the public.

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