Substitute - Library Services
About The Position
Substitutes work in all three library branches, with occasional bookmobile shifts. Shifts are on demand between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Substitutes are expected to work at least 200 hours per year, with additional hours available. A bilingual pay incentive of $1 per hour is available. The role performs varied clerical work related to issuing and receiving library books, periodicals, and other materials. Substitutes assist patrons with library and holds services, gather data for statistical reports, shelve items, and assist with overdue fines. They need to understand how the library is organized to help patrons find materials. Substitutes are primarily scheduled to cover the circulation desk, handling check-outs and check-ins, collecting fines, gathering statistics, and directing patrons to services such as readers’ advisory, new library cards, and program information. The work also involves carrying and shelving books and other materials, and requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Some experience using libraries.
- Good computer skills.
- Knowledge of meeting room policies and procedures.
- Cash-handling experience.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and by listening.
- Ability to carry and shelve books and materials and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability, eligible for a $1-per-hour pay incentive.
Responsibilities
- Cover the circulation desk at library branches as scheduled.
- Check out and check in library materials and collect fines.
- Gather statistics and data for reports.
- Assist patrons with library and holds services and direct them to advanced services, including readers’ advisory, new library cards, and program information.
- Help patrons find materials by applying knowledge of the library’s organization and collection.
- Carry and shelve books and other library materials.
- Greet library visitors and provide customer service consistent with library guidelines, patron privacy, and library laws.
- Call for appropriate support when needed.
- Provide information about basic library services, including computer printing, copying, fax services, and associated charges.
- Develop working knowledge of the organization and care of library materials and of library services and programs.
Benefits
- Bilingual pay incentive of $1 per hour.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
