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Company Name : Roanoke County, VA
Location : Roanoke, VA
Position : Library Assistant
Job Description : GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs a wide variety of general library work in public services, youth services, acquisitions, or technical services. Responsible for routine activities associated with the operations of a public library. May be assigned anywhere within the system to meet staffing needs. Performs other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Library Assistants perform a wide variety of tasks related to the unit in which they are assigned. Employees may be asked to perform some, or all, of the following tasks depending upon assignment.
Assists patrons in the use of the library and the materials collection
Provides service at the circulation desk by: registering borrowers, charging, renewing, or discharging materials, placing requests, handling reference and reader’s advisory questions, managing computer reservations, providing assistance with public computer workstations, receiving the payment of fines and fees, etc.
Provides procedural guidance and task supervision on a regular basis, including the proper execution of closing and opening routines, serves as senior member in charge of a facility or division for various shifts and for any period when needed
Assists the professional staff in the operation of the Library
Helps train and supervise new, subordinate or part-time staff, as needed
Plans and delivers adult or children’s programming
Provides individual and group computer and database instruction
Reconciles shipments of materials with invoices and prepares items for catalogers
Enters item records in automated catalog. Checks items against OCLC database. Resolves issues with previously processed items
Processes items, including creating spine labels, making and applying various stickers, wrapping books, stamping materials with appropriate markings and addresses
Repairs items as necessary, and withdraws materials when necessary
Provides an accounting of materials budget balances as needed
Participates in team or system projects
Conducts searches in a bibliographic utility source for MARC records
Performs copy cataloging, updates holdings, and helps maintain the accuracy and timeliness of the consortium database
Participates in community outreach activities
Recommends materials for collection development
REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES
Education
Required: High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by college level courses or business school training.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience
Preferred: Some experience working with the public in a customer service environment.
Certifications/Licenses
None required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Good knowledge of the standard procedures, practices and equipment of a public Library, and of English, spelling and arithmetic
General knowledge of literature and other materials of interest to the public, and of a variety of standard library techniques
Ability to follow written and oral instructions in the performance of routine tasks
Ability to interact successfully with patrons of all ages
Ability to develop a working knowledge of automated systems and related appropriate databases
Ability to perform primary operational responsibility for various functions, divisions, and facilities on a routine basis
Ability to direct the activities of subordinate staff
Skill in typing preferred
Additional Requirements
Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results. Must also be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.
Supervisory Responsibilities
May provide direction to part time staff
Trains and supervises volunteers
Part-time employees are not eligible for employee benefits.
Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefit package that includes: Progressive Flexible Leave Plan with cash-in option Twelve paid holidays Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical and Dependent Care Virginia Retirement System – Membership in VRS is automatic upon hire into a covered position. County contributes and employees pay their membership contribution. Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Credit Union Membership Deferred Compensation Plan with County Match
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