Library Assistant - Part Time

SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA LIBRARY SYSTEM • Quinton, OK

3d • $16 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position responsible for sorting, shelving, and issuing and receiving library materials. The role involves direct interaction with patrons, handling library operations, and maintaining library resources. The Library Assistant plays a key role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the library and assisting patrons with their needs.

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

• Issues borrowers' library identifications, locates and checks out materials to patrons.
• Inspects returned materials for damage, and records and receives overdue fines.
• Handles requests for interlibrary loans.
• Transports materials from book drops to library for sorting.
• Sorts materials according to classification code and need for repair, and returns them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
• Prepares new materials for circulation, including property stamping, security stripping, and coding.
• Answers inquiries of nonprofessional nature and refers persons 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 acquisition librarian.
• Answers phones.
• Maintains a positive attitude when communicating with customers and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED