Library Aide - Kiosk/Shelver

DANIEL BOONE REGIONAL LIBRARY•Columbia, MO
•Onsite

About The Position

The Library Kiosk/Shelving Aide performs routine, repetitive clerical and non-complex library duties. The role provides customer service by assisting patrons with food and beverage orders, shelving library materials by type or broad subject field and alphabetically or numerically by spine or label information, and handling cash and credit/debit transactions. Work follows well-defined procedures. Some duties are performed under direct supervision; after learning procedures, the aide may work with some independence. The position is expected to demonstrate customer service, communication, learning and personal growth, and ethics and values. Position-specific competencies include computer literacy and basic email skills, as well as accountability and ownership of work. The job has no supervisory responsibilities. Duties, schedule, shift assignments, and work location may change as required by business necessity. Employees may be called upon to assist other departments during a declared emergency. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

  • Minimum age of 16 years.
  • Completion of the tenth grade of high school or equivalent education.
  • Columbia/Boone County Health food handlers card required after hire.
  • Demonstrated computer literacy and adequate keyboarding skills.
  • Understanding of basic email functions, including opening and sending messages.
  • Ability to take ownership of work, follow up on commitments, and stay focused on individual, department, and library results.

Nice To Haves

  • Up to one month of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

  • Assist patrons with food and beverage orders; prepare orders and calculate amounts due.
  • Operate the cash register, make change, and accept payment for food, beverages, copies, supply items, and library services as needed.
  • Follow county health department food-handling guidelines.
  • Wipe down and inspect patron seating areas in the lobby to keep them tidy and clean.
  • Answer routine or directional inquiries, or refer patrons to appropriate staff.
  • Prepare the kiosk for business by stocking inventory and preparing the cash drawer and register.
  • Prepare the kiosk for closing by cleaning the area and closing out the cash drawer.
  • Shelve library materials by type, broad subject field, or alphabetically or numerically according to information on the spine or label.
  • Shift materials between locations according to specific instructions.
  • Examine shelves to ensure materials are properly placed, and straighten shelves and surrounding areas.
  • Pull available materials from shelves and process them to fill holds, as needed.
  • Pull expired and cancelled holds from the available hold shelf and process them for shelving or new holds, as needed.
  • Troubleshoot the holds process and consult a supervisor as needed to resolve complex problems.
  • Load book carts and arrange materials in alphabetical or Dewey Decimal order for shelving in the appropriate collections.
  • Regularly empty outside book drops and indoor book drops when requested.
  • Transport loaded book carts to assigned areas in the stacks.
  • Maintain an accurate log of new and completed carts to be shelved within each collection area.
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