Library Assistant-Youth Services-Part-Time-Mission Bend
About The Position
The Library Assistant supports full-time staff at a library reference desk by answering reference questions and referring complicated or difficult questions to full-time staff. The role assists patrons with public computers, including accessing the public catalog, locating circulation accounts, and using the Internet and databases. The assistant may also help with children’s programming, circulation desk duties, or other reference desks as needed. Additional duties include shelf-reading to keep shelves in order, processing books and audiovisual materials, and completing other assigned tasks. The assistant attends reference training and other educational programs as available, and regularly studies the library’s databases, online resources, and reference-book collection to remain familiar with its information resources. The selection process is managed at the library branch level; selected applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.
Requirements
- High school diploma and 48 college credit hours.
- Typing and keyboarding skills.
- Computer skills, including use of the Internet and database searching.
- Good communication skills and ability to interact easily with staff and the public.
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift library materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant experience working with children in groups is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist full-time staff at a library reference desk.
- Answer reference questions and refer complicated or difficult questions to full-time staff.
- Help patrons use public computers to access the public catalog, locate circulation accounts, and access the Internet and databases.
- Assist with children’s programming, circulation desk work, or other reference desks as needed.
- Complete shelf-reading duties to keep shelves in order.
- Process books and audiovisual materials and complete other assigned duties.
- Attend reference training and other educational programs as available.
- Study the library’s databases, online resources, and reference-book collection regularly to maintain familiarity with its information resources.
Benefits
- Membership in the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS) for all full-time and part-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
