Library Assistant II (Sprague River)

Klamath County • Sprague River, OR

3d • $15 - $16

About The Position

Under the direction of the Branch Assistant and the supervision of the Branch’s Supervising Librarian, performs clerical and para-professional responsibilities in the operation of a Branch Library on a substitute or limited-hours basis. The position assists patrons, supports library programs and daily branch operations, maintains library usage statistics and helps keep the building and collection organized. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including operations involving American money and measurements of weight, volume, and distance.
• Ability to follow detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of web browsers, Outlook 365 Webmail, Polaris Integrated Library System Internet software, and Microsoft word processing software.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of library policies and procedures, especially those pertaining to branch libraries.
• Assist with branch library programs for children, teens, and adults.
• Help patrons courteously locate materials, access information, and use library computers and online library materials; assist impaired patrons by locating materials suitable to their needs.
• Notify patrons about reserved, overdue, or damaged materials in an efficient and courteous manner.
• Keep daily library usage statistics.
• Charge and discharge library materials; prepare and return materials to their appropriate locations; issue Klamath County Library cards to eligible patrons.
• Work with coworkers to maintain bookshelves, desks, furnishings, and displays, and notify the appropriate authority in case of an emergency.
• Under the direction of the Branch Assistant, remove worn or dated materials from the branch collection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED