Substitute Library Assistant Job at Town of Vernon in Vernon

The Town of Vernon is seeking a Part-time Library Assistant to work at the Rockville Public Library. The hourly wage for this position is $16.35.

General Statement of Duties: This position performs customer service in all circulation-related tasks, ranging from simple clerical tasks to providing assistance in library search tools.

Essential Job Functions:

• Checks library materials in and out
• Places requested items on reserve and processes interlibrary loans
• Prepares and sends out overdue notices and collects fines for late and damaged library property
• Maintains customer and collection records
• Issues library cards
• Provides customer service in person or over the phone and provides instruction to patrons in library services, computer and catalog use, and activities
• Assists with programs, displays, exhibits, and program promotions
• Responsible for shelving and shelf-reading library materials and recording departmental statistics

Other Job Functions:

• Assists in training new Library Assistants
• Assists in other Library departments as needed
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends

Physical Demands: The employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and perform repetitive tasks with hands, wrists, and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, kneel, use hands to operate, finger, handle or feel objects or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment: The work environment is generally quiet to moderately loud, and the employee may be exposed to dust, book mold, and mildew.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of library materials organization, circulation, and other practices
• Excellent customer service skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and excellent organizational skills
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to draw conclusions or approaches to problems to implement solutions
• Ability to foster relationships and deal effectively with employees and the general public
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Must be computer proficient with the ability to learn software programs specific to the job
• Ability to use standard office equipment and work evenings and weekends

Experience and Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent and ability to demonstrate proficiency in working with office computers and related library circulation applications. Library Technical Assistant certificate and some library experience preferred.

EOE/AA/M/F