Classified Ad Title:
Technical Services Assistant Wanted for Hubbard Public Library
Post Date
1/6/2021
Expiration Date
1/22/2021
Details:
Help Wanted
Hubbard Public Library seeking a Technical Services Assistant for 30 hours a week. The pay is $9.50 an hour. Please go to www.beyond-books.org for more information. Please send resume, cover letter and references to:
Charlene Helsel-Kather, TS/Circulation Supervisor
436 W. Liberty Street, Hubbard, OH 44425
Charlene@beyond-books.org
Deadline January 22nd, 2021
Personnel: Job Description: Technical Services Assistant
Approved by: Board
Date: 9/20/2010; Revised: 7/9/2018 ; 2/2020 (LH)
Goal: To efficiently and accurately process library materials and supplies and to make the library a pleasant and rewarding place to visit and use by carrying out responsibilities accurately and cheerfully.
Reports to: Technical Services/Circulation Supervisor
Full or part-time, including some evenings and weekends.
Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma.
Required knowledge and skills:
• Ability to present a warm, welcoming image in working with the public in person and on the phone.
• Ability to perform filing and other clerical tasks with reasonable speed and accuracy.
• Ability to develop knowledge of current cataloging system.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to learn computer hardware and software applications used in the Library.
• Ability to efficiently use a computer.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and consistently to insure quality control.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to library policies and procedures.
• Must work independently, often without direct supervision.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
• Creates/maintains material records in current cataloging system.
• Transfers calls to appropriate departments.
• Packs and receives Interlibrary Loan materials.
• Performs database entry and word processing as needed.
• Prepares books and other library materials for circulation, i.e., puts on labels, etc.
• Keeps track of processing supplies.
• Assists with mending as needed.
• Prepares and sorts mail as needed.
• Prepares daily deposit as needed.
• Records and emails morning minutes as needed.
• Promptly relays all suggestions, problems, and complaints to Supervisor.
• Performs opening and closing duties according to established procedures.
• Working knowledge of current circulation system.
• Assists Circulation Department as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Effort required:
• Close attention to visual detail
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and consistently to ensure quality control.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods (at least 90% of work day).
• Much lifting and carrying of stacks of books, packages and similar weights up to 25 lbs.
• Agility and strength for pushing loaded book trucks and shelving and retrieving library materials stored from near floor level to 90" high.
• Manual dexterity for using library equipment, opening packages, handling money, and processing library materials in a variety of formats.
• Must be able to work with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to use computers, printers, telephones, copiers, and other office equipment as needed.
Contact:
Charlene Helsel-Kather
Work Phone:
330-534-3512
Email:
Charlene@beyond-books.org
Website:
https://www.beyond-books.org/