POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Library Assistant
Non-Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Classified
E
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the full range of circulation functions using an automated library
system. Assists Public Service Supervisor with supervising, scheduling and training part-time staff and
compiling statistics and generating reports.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
40%
1.
Assist Public Service Supervisor with the supervision of the part-time and work
study staff. Responsible for lending/borrowing/reserve and resource sharing
functions. Provide general library information and assistance services; handle
library user concerns and problems, equipment maintenance and operation,
shelving/shelf maintenance, card issuance etc. Assist Public Service Supervisor
with the coordination of security and maintenance of the library and other tasks as
assigned.
2.
Utilize automated library system to perform circulation functions; examine and
process reserves/holds/transfers; shelving, retrieving, packaging and mailing
materials; request materials from other locations, as needed.
20%
3.
Assist Public Service Supervisor with the training and coordination of the work
schedules of work-study students and/or part-time staff and work assignments.
Provide feedback to supervisor on part-time and work study job performance.
Provide basic guidance and/or instructions to library users in accessing the
internet, online catalog and databases and other computer functions.
15%
4.
Input orders, receive, check, document, mend and distribute library materials;
follow up on subscriptions; may coordinate purchase orders and invoices; assist
with library inventory.
10%
5.
Assist with library programming; compile and maintain statistics; prepare and
submit reports, as requested; update various library material lists and record data.
Prepare correspondence/memos as needed; maintain files.
10%
6.
Perform other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Public Services Supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide work direction to assigned staff.
Revised: 12/3/13
Effective: 9/1/01
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Associate’s degree.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years related experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
Effective oral and written communication skills;
Effective public relations skills;
Attention to details and proficient computer skills;
Ability to operate audio-visual equipment, computers, and various office machines;
Ability to organize work effectively and multi task;
Ability to work cooperatively and collegially in a team environment;
Ability to work in a diverse environment and be sensitive to issues of diversity and
inclusion.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer, fax, telephone, copier, and other equipment
associated with an office and a library environment.
3.
Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and
presentation software in addition to Banner and library integrated systems.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to handle
or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand;
walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required
to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and 25 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are
important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior;
and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
Revised: 12/3/13
Effective: 9/1/01
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POSITION TITLE:
Library Assistant
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
X
X
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Revised: 12/3/13
Effective: 9/1/01
Over 2/3
X
X
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Revised: 12/3/13
Effective: 9/1/01
Date
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