Library Assistant (Youth Emphasis) at Ash Grove Job at Springfield-Greene County

Library Assistant (Youth Emphasis) at Ash Grove

Location: Ash Grove Branch - 101 E Main Street - Ash Grove, MO

This is a part time position at the Ash Grove Branch within Springfield-Greene County Library District. It is approximately 20 hours per week and emphasizes work with children and youth. Candidates must be available to work any hours the library branch is open. The Ash Grove branch is open Monday through Friday 9:30am to 6:00pm. Work schedules may change as necessary to best provide user services and to meet the Librarys responsibility to the citizens of Greene County.

• Position: Library Assistant
• Location: Ash Grove Branch - 101 E Main Street - Ash Grove, MO
• Classification: Part Time
• Salary Track: Library Worker II
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt
• Pay rate: $14.34 per hour
• Application deadline: Until Filled

Excellent Part-Time Benefits include Paid Time Off and holiday pay. Employee Assistance Program, Vision and Dental insurance, Telehealth, and a retirement savings plan are also available.

This position requires high school graduation or completion of a high school equivalency program. All candidates for employment must be at least 16 years old.

Education and experience shall be evaluated with regard to recency and quality, as well as quantity. Based on the number and quality of applicants, applications may be reviewed for qualifications beyond the minimums stated herein.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment.

Complete the application through our online application process. Direct questions through e-mail to humanresources@thelibrary.org or call 417-616-0589 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment.

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Position Summary

The Library Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the daily operations and services of the library. This position involves a variety of tasks aimed at assisting patrons, maintaining library collections, and ensuring a welcoming and organized environment.

Essential Functions

• Routinely checks-in, checks-out and renew library materials
• Performs circulation duties
• Registers patrons for library cards, voter registration and other library functions
• Assists patrons with directional information
• Collects overdue fines, book deposits and other fees, makes change, and issues receipts
• Performs routine computer searches, data entry
• Assists patrons with location of library materials and information
• Assists and instructs patrons in the operation of patron access computer (PAC), copy machines, printers, and fax machines
• Answers telephone and direct calls
• Responds to regular telephone inquiries
• Performs routine filing and shelving
• May prepare daily deposit of monies collected by branch
• May act as Person In Charge (PIC) in absence of branch manager
• May provide programming at the branch as needed: Storytimes, Youth and Adult programs
• Assists supervisor with department reports and correspondence as needed

Performs Essential Functions During High Patron Volume

• Interprets and implements the Librarys General Conduct Policy

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Libraries