Library Assistant - Part Time (McAlester)
About The Position
This is a part-time position responsible for sorting, shelving, issuing, and receiving library materials. The role involves managing library identification cards, checking materials in and out, inspecting returns, handling fines, and processing interlibrary loans. Responsibilities also include transporting materials, preparing new items for circulation, answering patron inquiries, assisting with public access catalogs and online services, and helping with copying and faxing. The position may also involve designing exhibits, updating borrower records, recommending titles for acquisition, and answering phones, all while maintaining a positive attitude.
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 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 a non-professional 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
