Part-Time Library Aide

Job Description

Performs job duties in a way that promotes a positive image of the City organization and the department; demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and delivers exemplary customer service; processes returned materials and reshelves them.
• Provide excellent customer service;

• Empty book drops;

• Process, route, and reshelve returned books;

• Assist at circulation desk;

• Maintain shelves;

• Perform related duties as required.

Graduation from high school or equivalent or any combination of education and experience that provides the following:Knowledge of:

• Library organization and procedures;

• Customer service best practices;

• Variety of books and library materials.

Ability to:

• Charge and discharge materials, assess and collect fines/fees, and perform similar tasks related to the circulation function;

• Promote library services and public relations;

• Use a computer, telephone, cash register, book carts, and sensitizing machine.

• Ability to alphabetize and shelve books in proper location;

• Use correct grammar and perform arithmetic calculations;

• Perform detailed routines at a high rate of accuracy

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds;

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds;

• Push and pull object in order to shelve materials and push the book cart;

• Frequently climb step ladders or stairs;

• Frequently twist, bend, kneel and crouch in order to shelve books;

• Continuously reach above, at and below shoulder height.