Internal Posting; Library Assistant II - Carnegie

City of Oregon City • Oregon City, OR

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is intended for Internal Candidates Only. Applications for this position are open only to current employees of Oregon City, all other applications will be ignored. OCPL is looking for a Library Assistant II to staff the Carnegie Desk. This is a 26 hour per week position (.65 FTE) and is union-represented with pro-rated benefits, including medical/dental and paid leave. The position will directly support the operations of the Carnegie Desk and patron computer lab.

Requirements

• Specialized knowledge of basic library methods, practices and terminology.
• Knowledge of personal computers to use common office productivity software and special cataloguing, customer transaction, and search programs used by the Library.
• Working knowledge of financial record keeping sufficient to summarize daily activity and reconcile customer accounts.
• Sufficient human relations and communication skills to exercise patience and interact courteously with patrons of all ages and to conduct library orientation.
• Sufficient math skills to add, count, and develop alphanumeric sequences.
• Ability to perform all of the duties of the position with only general supervision and support.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures such as standard library cataloging and filing rules.
• Must be able to maintain a well organized and attractive library setting.
• Must be able to apply and explain library rules, regulations and policies.
• Must be able to monitor and maintain acceptable customer behavior.
• Ability to work as contributing member of a team, work productively and cooperatively with other teams and external customers, and convey a positive image of the City and its services.
• Must be able to perform routine clerical and record keeping duties.
• Certificate in library science curriculum or equivalent plus two years of experience in a library or instructional support setting.
• An Associates degree may substitute for some experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in assisting patrons with technology
• Strong customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Assists patrons with finding library materials.
• Helps patrons use resource searches and library materials to locate information of interest.
• Sorts and files books.
• Maintains routine files related to Library operations.
• Accepts applications for computer-only library cards.
• Shelves and re-shelves books into proper alpha or numeric category.
• Participates in library beautification efforts such as but not limited to displays, placing and aligning materials on shelves, furniture arrangements and cleanliness, and appearance of entry ways.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
• Responsible for a full range of circulation related duties, some providing direct customer service and some indirect.
• Staffs all service desks.
• Checks out materials to patrons and assists patrons with all of their library account questions.
• Accepts and processes library card applications.
• Helps patrons find materials; instructs them in using the resource guides and in the use of computers for searching information.
• Orients patrons to the use of the organizational system used in the library.
• Place holds for patrons and teaches patrons how to place holds.
• Provides reader’s advisory.
• Checks in library materials.
• Checks materials for damage and wear.
• Sorts Holds.
• Oversees shelving of materials and shelves materials.
• Collects service charges on overdue, lost, or damaged materials.
• Prepares overdue notices and similar short forms.
• Follows-up on overdue materials.
• Sends notices, collects fines, and maintains associated records.
• Updates customer files from direct inquiry and returned mail.
• Verifies the accuracy of cash receipts and may prepare deposits.
• Assists in the operation of a public Library in the Adult, Teen, Children’s, or Circulation areas, providing circulation, basic reference, technical services, program development, marketing, and technology related services.
• Opens the Library.
• Maintains an orderly environment that supports library activity.
• Closes down the Library at the end of the day.
• May act as Person In Charge.
• Contributes to a positive work environment.
• Assists Youth Librarian/Adult Librarian in program development and event planning within the youth and adult departments.
• Assists marketing efforts with library staff and works closely with patrons, presenters and community groups.
• Promotes library collections, services, and programs.
• Assists patrons with basic reference.
• Performs reference interviews.
• Demonstrates usage and search skills for online database.
• Provide technology assistance as needed with downloadable materials, printers, software and hardware.
• Trains and guides other staff in circulation operations.
• May prioritize work for other Library Assistants.
• Serves on library teams as requested by the Library Director or direct supervisor.
• Performs special projects and other job-related tasks that may be assigned by the Library Director, Operations Supervisor, or direct supervisor.
• Maintain a safe and healthful workplace and other duties as assigned.
• This position will incorporate safe work practices with each task performed and actively participate in initiatives designed to promote a safe work environment.
• Charges out and checks in library materials.
• Types overdue notices and similar short forms.
• Prepares books and other materials for circulation.
• Applies labels, and covers to books and audiovisual materials.
• Checks in periodicals received by the Library.
• Discards periodicals according to instructions.
• Displays or files periodicals as appropriate.
• May catalog pre-classified books and other library materials by obtaining the correct bibliographic record on-line from a computer database.
• Performs clerical tasks such as data entry into to pre-established databases using data entry screens, and processing reports on items such as books that are missing, replaced, transferred, or discarded.
• Assists other staff with preparation for and presentation of children’s programming.

Benefits

• Medical/dental
• Paid leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree