Library Assistant III - Adult Services DEPARTMENT ONLY

Klamath County • Klamath Falls, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs full scope of clerical and para-professional responsibilities in the operation of the Adult Services Department of the Library, which provides services to patrons.

Requirements

• Knowledge of current procedures, practices and philosophy of library operation.
• Experience in many aspects of library circulation.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledge of database software.
• Knowledge of internet software.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of word processing software.

Nice To Haves

• Verbal proficiency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Serves as lead worker for Reference Department.
• Keeps abreast of library policies and procedures, computer documentation, professional literature; makes suggestions and passes on public input to supervisors.
• Suggests procedural and program changes for the Reference Department of the Library through participation in workshops and direct consultation with the Library Department Supervisor.
• Implements new and continuing programs for the Main Library; 06 Assists Library Assistant Director in presenting and preparing programs for youth and adults; assists with promotion and outreach programs.
• Assists Library Assistant Director in selecting new and replacement materials and assigning status of materials in acquisitions/cataloging systems; assists with re-shelving duties on an on-going basis.
• Directly assists patrons (in person or by phone) in locating materials and information; provides assistance to impaired patrons by locating material suitable to their needs.
• Assists in selecting electronic resources and digital media.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Library management team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees