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Library Assistant
000. Application Instructions Acknowledgement: I acknowledge that I have reviewed the application
instructions on GRRL's Jobs page at griver.org. I understand that failure to follow the application instructions
may result in my application being ineligible for consideration.
001. How did you first learn about this position? Please select an option below and provide details in the
comments section.
002. Please provide details related to how you first learned about this position - current employee name,
internet name, other.
003. Are you able to perform the essential functions of the position, including attendance, with or without
reasonable accommodations?
003. If you are unable to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable
accommodation, please explain.
004. If the position requires a driver's license, do you have a valid drivers license?
004. If yes, please provide the state that the driver's license was issued, the driver's license number and the
expiration date.
005. Have you ever been employed by Great River Regional Library - even as a temporary employee?
005. If yes, please provide the dates employed, ending pay rate, position, and reason for leaving.
006. Are you a United States Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States?
007. Please provide 3 non-relative references that are familiar with your qualifications, experience, skills and
abilities - preferably previous supervisors. Include name, phone number, occupation and work relationship.
008. Certification and Signature
Attention - this statement must be signed, any intentionally false, misleading or omitted statements on this
application or other pertinent application materials is punishable by law. Read the following statements
carefully before you sign this application.
I hereby authorize Great River Regional Library and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into
job-related information contained in this application, including but not limited to, my records maintained by
an education institution related to academic performance or degree received. I hereby authorize all current unless noted otherwise - and previous employers to release any information in their files pertaining to my
employment history, including but not limited to, the nature of employment, work quality, wages,
attendance records, performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
I certify that all of the statements by me in this application are true, complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. I understand that any false information or omission of
information from this application may be cause for rejection, or dismissal if employed. I have read this notice
to applicants and agree to supply the information on this form with full knowledge of the meaning of the
notice.
My electronic signature below indicates that I have read, understand and agree with all of the above."
009. Are you able to work the schedule posted on a consistent and regular basis?
010. Do you wish to claim Veteran's Preference for this application process for yourself as a non-disabled
veteran or as a widow/widower of a deceased non-disabled Veteran? If yes, you must attach the appropriate
forms to the application process (DD214, NGB 22, FL802, copy of marriage certificate, spouse's death
certificate etc.)
011. Do you wish to claim Veteran's Preference for this application process for yourself as a disabled
Veteran, a spouse of a disabled Veteran, or a widow/widower of a deceased Veteran who was disabled? If
yes, you must attach the appropriate forms to the application process (DD214, NGB 22, FL802, copy of
marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate etc.)
012. I affirm that the answers provided on this Application are based on fact. All experience indicated in
these questions is accurately reflected on my application.
01a.LA - Have you graduated from high school and completed two years of formal secondary schooling or
equivalent?
01b.LA - Please describe your level of schooling - including type of degree - and/or equivalent experience.
02a.LA - Do you have at least six months of combined experience working in a library and/or customer
service environment?
02b.LA - Please describe your experience, including total amount of time, working at a library.
02c.LA - Please describe your customer service experience including total amount of experience working in
this environment.
03a.LA - Do you have experience using all of the following: email, internet browsers - such as Explorer,
Chrome, Firefox - and Microsoft Word and Excel?
03b.LA - Please describe your email, internet browser, word processing, and spreadsheet software
experience.
04a.LA - Do you have cash handling experience including, counting back change for customers, counting all
cash and documenting receipts and money received, and basic financial reporting?
04b.LA - Please describe your cash handling experience.
05a.LA - Do you have experience and knowledge utilizing an online catalog to search for materials by author
and/or title?
05b.LA - Please describe your experience and knowledge utilizing an online catalog.
06a.LA - Do you have experience training staff and/or volunteers on policy, procedure and processes?
06b.LA - Please describe your experience training staff and/or volunteers.
07a.LA - Do you have experience leading the work of other team members?
07b.LA - Please describe your experience leading the work of others.
08a.LA - Do you have experience in interpreting and applying policies and procedures?
08b.LA - Please describe your experience in interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
09a.LA - Do you have work or volunteer experience either filing or placing items in alphabetical or numerical
order?
09b.LA - Please describe your experience either filing or placing items in alphabetical or numerical order.
11a.LA - Do you have experience with Horizon, or another Integrated Library System, such as managing
borrower accounts, patron services processes, material management processes, producing reports, and
compiling statistics?
11b.LA - Please describe your experience using Horizon and/or another ILS system.
12a.LA - Do you have experience planning and/or conducting programs for children, teens and/or adults?
12b.LA - Please describe your programming experience.
13a.LA - Do you have experience greeting the public, answering inquiries in accordance with general policies
and procedures and disseminating information and/or forms?
13b.LA - Please describe your experience greeting the public, answering inquiries in accordance with general
policies and procedures and disseminating information and/or forms.
To submit your application, please review all instructions on the Jobs Page carefully BEFORE beginning the
online application process. Then click on the Current Job Openings at GRRL Link to find the position for
which you are interested in applying for.