Library Assistant - Part Time (Idabel)
SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA LIBRARY SYSTEM•Idabel, OK
•$16 - $16•Onsite
About The Position
This is a part-time position responsible for sorting, shelving, and managing library materials. The role involves assisting patrons with various library services, including checking out materials, handling interlibrary loans, and providing information about library resources. The assistant will also be involved in preparing new materials for circulation, answering general inquiries, and maintaining a positive attitude when interacting with customers and staff.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Six months to one year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
- Ability to respond effectively to customer and/or supervisors questions.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Individual must demonstrate ethical reasoning skills.
- A competent basic level of keyboarding skills is required.
- Willingness to attend necessary SEPLSO trainings.
Responsibilities
- Sorts, shelves, issues, and receives library materials.
- Issues borrowers' library identifications.
- Locates and checks out materials to patrons.
- Inspects returned materials for damage and records/receives overdue fines.
- Handles requests for interlibrary loans.
- Transports materials from book drops to the library for sorting.
- Sorts materials according to classification code and need for repair.
- Returns materials to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
- Prepares new materials for circulation, including property stamping, security stripping, and coding.
- Answers inquiries of a non-professional nature and refers patrons requiring professional assistance to appropriate staff.
- Provides general information about library services and facilities.
- Produces handouts and instructional materials.
- Helps patrons in the use of public access catalog and discovering online services.
- Helps patrons with copying and faxing services.
- Designs and prepares exhibits of library materials or other decorations.
- Updates borrower records as requested.
- Assists with collection development by recommending titles to the acquisition librarian.
- Answers phones.
- Maintains a positive attitude when communicating with customers and staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
