Classified Ad Title:
Public Services Assistant - SMFPL
Post Date
11/20/2024
Expiration Date
12/13/2024
Details:
Position Summary:
Under general direction, the Public Services Assistant performs circulation services.
Duties and Responsibilities: This list is illustrative, but not exhaustive for this position.
Answers phone and call patrons to resolve issues
Checks materials in and out to patrons
Issues library cards
Operates cash drawer and tallies money
Performs all circulation duties according to priority
Performs shelving duties, including shelf maintenance
Processes interlibrary loan materials
Provides general services to patrons
Responsible for continuous professional development through attendance at meetings, conferences, in-service training sessions and committee assignments
Retrieves items from the daily holds list
Performs additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
G.E.D. or a high school diploma
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Communicate effectively in written and oral form
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related library software
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Supervisors and co-workers
Interact and communicate appropriately with patrons and staff
Present a positive, professional image to the public
Working Conditions and Physical Requirement:
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. Employee is 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:
$13/Hour
Comments:
Schedule:
Days, evenings, and weekends.
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/public-services-assistant-part-time-20-hoursweek