Five Rivers Public Library

Library Assistant

Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $7.25 per hour

Posted Date: 5/03/2013

Deadline to Apply: 6/1/2013 (Submit Resume and/or Application)                                click for application 5riveremployment.pdf

Part- time hourly position scheduled to work 19 hours per week with no fringe benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to work week day morning, afternoon, Saturday morning, and evening hours required. Education, High School Diploma, Computer experience, including word processing, PowerPoint required. Ability to work a flexible schedule is a requirement. Library knowledge is preferred. Must be neat and clean in appearance. Must be at least age 18.

APPLICATION: Deadline to apply June 1, 2013. Submit resume and/or application or apply in person at the Five Rivers Public Library 301 Walnut St., Parsons. Applications may be picked up at the library.  

**Duties will include, but are not limited to

·        Works with minimum or no direct supervision

·        Maintains a working knowledge of the Innovative Millennium circulation system and its processes

·        Greets, assists and refers patrons according to their needs

·        Performs all aspects of opening and closing circulation desk, and library

·        Answers incoming phone calls; makes referrals or takes messages as appropriate

·        Checks in and out all Library materials and collects appropriate fines for all overdue materials

·        Performs registration of patrons and inputs patron information

·        Takes Inter-Library Loan requests for patron and notifies patrons upon availability

·        Shelves, shelf reads and straightens new books and other circulating materials as necessary

·        Participates in continuing education activities, including travel, if necessary for trainings.

·        Prints overdue notices and bills, checks the shelves for the items and telephone, mails or emails notices to patrons as directed.

·        Maintains a working knowledge of micro-viewer and instructs borrowers on usage as necessary

·        Speaks knowledgeably about all Library programs and services for children, young adults, and adults

·        Be able to use the copier, fax machine, telephone, printers. Make copies, send and receive faxes, and assist patrons with basic skills on the computers and Internet, including MS Word & PowerPoint.

·        Monitors volunteers when appropriate

·        Learns and complies with Library policy

·        Performs special duties as assigned

·        Receives and responds to general information requests by telephone, in person or in writing.

·        Monitors noise level in the Library and to the best of his/her ability assures that patrons show respect for those needing quiet

·        Weekly Cleaning and/or as needed, includes vacuuming, mopping, dusting, bathrooms, windows, etc.

·        There will be a 90 days probationary period.

·        Other duties as assigned 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. (WV is an At Will Employee State)