Library Assistant - Part Time (McAlester)

SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA LIBRARY SYSTEM•McAlester, OK

6d•$16 - $16

About The Position

The Library Assistant sorts, shelves, issues, and receives library materials and provides routine assistance to library patrons. The role supports circulation, interlibrary loans, preparation and organization of materials, and general information about library services and facilities. It also assists patrons with public access catalogs, online services, copying, and faxing; prepares handouts and exhibits; updates borrower records; recommends titles for acquisition; and answers phones. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The work is performed in a usually quiet environment. Physical duties include regularly talking or hearing; frequently sitting and handling or feeling items; occasionally walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee frequently lifts or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.
Ability to respond effectively to questions from customers and/or supervisors.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Demonstrated ethical reasoning skills.
Competent basic keyboarding skills.
Willingness to attend necessary SEPLSO trainings.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Issue borrower library identifications; locate and check out materials; inspect returned materials for damage; and record and receive overdue fines.
Handle interlibrary loan requests.
Transport materials from book drops to the library for sorting.
Sort materials by classification code and repair needs, and return them to shelves, files, or designated storage areas.
Prepare new materials for circulation, including property stamping, security stripping, and coding.
Answer nonprofessional inquiries and refer patrons who need professional assistance to appropriate staff.
Provide general information about library services and facilities.
Produce handouts and instructional materials.
Help patrons use the public access catalog and discover online services.
Help patrons with copying and faxing services.
Design and prepare exhibits of library materials or other decorations.
Update borrower records as requested.
Recommend titles to the acquisition librarian to assist with collection development.
Answer phones.
Maintain a positive attitude when communicating with customers and staff.