Classified Ad Title:
Information Services Associate - SMFPL
Post Date
11/20/2024
Expiration Date
12/13/2024
Details:
Position Summary:
Under general direction, the Information Services Associate provides information to patrons; may provide or assist with programs and with the development and maintenance of the Adult Collection.
Duties and Responsibilities: This list is illustrative, but not exhaustive for this position.
Assists and provides programs for patrons
Assists in the maintenance of the adult and teen collections
Checks out materials to patrons
Gathers requested library materials for patrons and/or assists patrons in reserving library materials
Responsible for continuous professional development through attendance at meetings, conferences, in-service training sessions and committee assignments
Maintains department files, statistics, and records, as assigned
May create book displays
May order and maintain a portion of the information services collection, as assigned
May recommend the purchase of new or replacement materials for the department
Provides general information services to patrons in a variety of formats
Provides Reader’s Advisory services
Serves as a notary public
Serves as a Passport Acceptance Agent
Performs additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in any field
Must be a US Citizen (as per requirement to be a Passport Acceptance Agent)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Ability to provide programs to the public
Communicate effectively in written and oral form
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers
General knowledge of pop culture and popular authors
Interact and communicate appropriately with all patrons and staff
Present a positive, professional image to the public
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and related library software
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
This job operates in a professional environment with exposure to central climate control, overhead lighting, and low- to- moderate noise levels. The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of offices, which include the need for general safe workplace practice with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations. Employees are occasionally exposed to minor cuts and other injuries.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly interacts with the public. The employee is required to speak and hear, sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, bend, stoop, use hands and fingers to perform repetitive motions, climb ladders to reach high shelves, squat to reach low shelves, reach for materials at various angles and locations, and to lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds. It requires the ability to use standard office equipment including computers.
Some travel by personal automobile for off-site meetings in various settings may occur. Occasional overnight travel may be required.
Working hours vary based on community service event schedules and when the library is open to the public. Includes evenings and weekends.
Salary:
$17.31/Hour
Comments:
Schedule:
Days, evenings, and weekends.
Contact:
Application Procedures:
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and application form
Email completed applications to Katie Allen, Human Resources Specialist: kallen@smfpl.org
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed
Contact:
Katelyn Allen
Work Phone:
3306883295
Email:
kallen@smfpl.org
Website:
https://smfpl.org/about/employment/information-services-associate-part-time-20-hoursweek