FWS - Altoona Public Library - Fall

Mount Aloysius College • Altoona, PA

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About The Position

The FWS – Altoona Public Library – Fall posting describes two library aide assignments. The Reference Department Aide retrieves magazines and documents from second-floor storage, re-files materials used by patrons, checks in newspapers, magazines, and government documents, and sorts, counts, alphabetizes, stamps, and files materials using prescribed methods. The aide also clips newspaper articles for the vertical file, enters information into computer files, and performs related tasks as requested by reference staff.

The Library Aide (Adult Circulation and Processing) covers books, prepares books for shelving, moves materials on carts, shelves and re-shelves materials, and maintains the appearance of the collection. The aide answers the phone, helps patrons locate materials or library locations, performs desk duties to facilitate check-in and check-out, maintains files and records, and performs related work as needed.

Company address: 1600 Fifth Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602. Contact: Jennifer Knisely and Cindy Cessna, [phone], extension 122.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve magazines and documents from the second-floor storage area.
• Re-file magazines, documents, and microfilm used by patrons.
• Check in newspapers, magazines, and government documents.
• Sort, count, alphabetize, stamp, and file materials according to prescribed methods.
• Clip newspaper articles for the vertical file.
• Enter information into computer files.
• Perform related tasks as requested by reference staff.
• Cover books and prepare them for shelving.
• Move, shelve, and re-shelve materials, and maintain the appearance of the collection.
• Answer the phone and assist patrons in finding materials or locations in the library.
• Perform desk duties to facilitate check-in and check-out.
• Maintain files and records and perform related work as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed