Library Substitute

Shreve Memorial Library • Shreveport, LA

1d • $18

About The Position

Under periodic supervision, this individual provides a variety of public service functions, including assisting patrons, managing materials, and supporting library programs. This role requires frequent customer interaction, knowledge of current technology, and the ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently. This individual would substitute as needed in all branches during all hours that the branches are open. Priority must be given to the library branches, as listed above, during evening hours (4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday – Wednesday) and Saturday hours (9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.). Employees receive on-the-job training and perform related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma OR equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Paid library work experience.
• Paid customer service work experience involving frequent public interactions.
• Experience planning and/or presenting programs to appropriate audiences utilizing books, crafts and other activities.
• Successful completion of college coursework.

Responsibilities

• Public Services: Depending upon location assignment, performs reference, readers' advisory, youth services, circulation, outreach and/or special collection duties; assists patrons in the selection of materials and the use of other library equipment, services, and/or special collections; answers routine questions; takes interlibrary loan requests; assists patrons in the use of databases, digital resources, Internet usage, software applications and hardware configuration; conducts computer classes; plans and/or provides programming to various target audiences; conducts and attends community outreach programs; plans and/or participates in system-wide outreach activities for targeted audiences; promotes library services and fosters positive relationships with community organizations and/or schools; gives library tours; coordinates displays and promotional signage; answers telephone; charges, discharges and renews library materials; registers new borrowers; updates registration records; pulls and processes request materials; empties book drop; assists with filing & sorting; shelves library materials; straightens library materials on shelves; reads shelves for proper order; searches for lost library materials; processes incoming materials; assesses and collects fines for overdue materials and payment for lost materials from patrons; makes change for patrons; collects and records payment for miscellaneous transactions.
• Access Services: unpacking and inspecting items received for the library collection; matching up work slips and physical items; verifying that work slip information is correct and that items have all component parts; reporting deficiencies in items' physical condition to supervisor; affixing property stamp, barcode and RFID tags to items neatly and consistently; placing, replacing, or adjusting book jackets; proofreading and attaching printed labels; changing out cases on AV items; processing items supplied by or destined for interlibrary loan lending partners; cleaning and buffing discs using specialized equipment; sorting items into transit boxes between system libraries; posting system mail.
• Reports: Assists in the preparation of reports and maintenance of records.
• Professional Development: Meets quarterly with supervisor for work review meeting; attends other meetings as necessary. This position requires travel to other locations for work, meetings, and training.
• Facility Management: Performs routine housekeeping duties including cleaning restroom, dusting and sweeping floors.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees