Caddo Parish Library Substitute

Shreve Memorial Library • Shreveport, LA

1d • $18

About The Position

Under periodic supervision, this individual is responsible for a variety of tasks involving public service. Employees will acquire skills needed through on-the-job training. This individual would substitute as needed in all branches during all hours that the branches are open. This individual performs related and other work as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of current technology.
• Ability to: Use Dewey Decimal system; use integrated library system, and electronic and printed materials, resources and databases; learn and follow library principles, policies and procedures; understand and follow written and oral instructions; use resourcefulness, tact, courtesy, and respect in dealing professionally with library patrons, employees, and vendors; make decisions based on established policies and practices; create and maintain courteous, pleasant impressions of the library; establish good patron and staff rapport; deal with multiple and extra unexpected tasks and patrons simultaneously; plan and present programs to targeted audience.

Nice To Haves

• Paid customer service work experience involving frequent interactions with the public.
• Experience planning and/or presenting programs, utilizing books, crafts and/or other activities, to appropriate audiences is preferred.
• Experience working in library.
• Successful completion of college coursework.

Responsibilities

• Public Services: Depending upon location assignment, performs reference, readers’ advisory, youth services, circulation, outreach and/or special collection duties; assists patrons in the selection of materials and the use of other library equipment, services, and/or special collections; answers routine questions; takes interlibrary loan requests; assists patrons in the use of databases, digital resources, Internet usage, software applications and hardware configuration; conducts computer classes; plans and/or provides programming to various target audiences; conducts and attends community outreach programs; plans and/or participates in system-wide outreach activities for targeted audiences; promotes library services and fosters positive relationships with community organizations and/or schools; gives library tours; coordinates displays and promotional signage; answers telephone; charges, discharges and renews library materials; registers new borrowers; updates registration records; pulls and processes request materials; empties book drop; assists with filing & sorting; shelves library materials; straightens library materials on shelves; reads shelves for proper order; searches for lost library materials; processes incoming materials; assesses and collects fines for overdue materials and payment for lost materials from patrons; makes change for patrons; collects and records payment for miscellaneous transactions.
• Access Services: unpacking and inspecting items received for the library collection; matching up work slips and physical items; verifying that work slip information is correct and that items have all component parts; reporting deficiencies in items’ physical condition to supervisor; affixing property stamp, barcode and RFID tags to items neatly and consistently; placing, replacing, or adjusting book jackets; proofreading and attaching printed labels; changing out cases on AV items; processing items supplied by or destined for interlibrary loan lending partners; cleaning and buffing discs using specialized equipment; sorting items into transit boxes between system libraries; posting system mail.
• Reports: Assists in the preparation of reports and maintenance of records.
• Professional Development: Meets quarterly with supervisor for work review meetings; attends other meetings as necessary. This position requires travel to other locations for work, meetings, and training.
• Facility Management: Performs routine housekeeping duties including cleaning restroom, dusting and sweeping floors.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees