Library Assistant

LIVE OAK PUBLIC LIBRARIES•Hinesville, GA

5d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of assigned supervisor, this position is responsible for delivering quality customer service that exceeds patron expectations; performing all duties associated with the circulation of library materials; providing general information, answering simple information queries; troubleshooting library equipment; developing and delivering library programs; may serve as Person in Charge.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Six (6) months of customer service experience
Commitment to exceeding customer expectations
Familiarity with today's public libraries (services, materials, and programs)
Strong organizational skills
Ability to follow detailed instructions
Familiarity of Integrated Library System (PINES preferred)
Enthusiasm and Flexibility
Collaboration and Teamwork
Ability to learn basic library system practices and procedures; and, arrangement of materials using Dewey Decimal System.
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively.
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials.
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily branch opening and closing procedures
Provides circulation services
Prepares, runs, and completes needed library reports
Receives and processes all library materials
Shelves library materials
Maintains shelf appearance by straightening, shifting, and ensuring items are in correct order
Maintains library materials by mending, shelf reading, and weeding on condition
Markets Library materials through timely, relevant displays
Provides assistance/troubleshooting with the use of public fax machines, computers, printers, and photocopiers
Provides assistance with general information inquiries and requests
Performs cash handling
Provides assistance in the use of electronic resources
Provides assistance in the use of basic computer programs (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Suite, etc.)
Prepares and presents programming
May act as Person-In-Charge in the absence of senior staff, as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.