Library Assistant I

City of Roanoke, Virginia•24016, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Library Assistant I to perform clerical work in the public library system. The successful candidate will charge and discharge library materials, registers patrons, assists in controlling status of materials in circulation; maintain files and records; assist the public in the use of library facilities; locate books, magazines and other materials as requested; and provide general library information. They will also examine shelves, replaces incorrectly shelved books; inspect and repair library materials; and prepare library materials for circulation. This position requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training in a clerical environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Part-Time Library Assistant The City of Roanoke is seeking a Library Assistant to perform clerical and customer service work in the public library system. The successful candidate will charge and discharge library materials, register patrons, assist in controlling status of materials in circulation; maintain files and records; assist the public in the use of library facilities; and locate books, magazines and other materials as requested. They will also provide general library information, examine shelves, replace incorrectly shelved books, work with staff on programs for adults and children and prepare library materials for circulation. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training in a clerical environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community. This is a non-exempt position.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
One to three months related experience and/or training in a clerical environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read and comprehend instructions
Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Work with staff on programs for adults and children

Responsibilities

Charges and discharges library materials, registers patrons, assists in controlling status of materials in circulation
Maintains files and records
Assists the public in the use of library facilities
Locates books, magazines and other materials as requested
Provides general library information
Examines shelves, replaces incorrectly shelved books
Inspects and repairs library materials
Processes and labels materials for circulation
Orders and maintains inventory
Prepares library materials for circulation, bindery and withdrawal from library collections
Assists staff with Youth and Adult programs
Duties as assigned such as security monitoring