Part Time Library Aide Job at City of Daphne, Alabama in Daphne

Description

Part‑time Library Assistant assisting with circulation desk procedures and materials processing, and providing patron assistance as needed.

Schedule

Part time, about 25 hours per week. Options include:

• Fridays 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Saturdays 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.
• Monday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, Wednesday 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Thursday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm.
• Flexibility and subject to change with one night and every other Saturday required.

Essential Functions

• Perform customer service functions, greet visitors, direct to library areas, provide assistance on library services, fees, policies, procedures, and general information.
• Assist patrons with use of Alabama Virtual Library, PAC search stations, Internet computers, copy machines.
• Locate and research library materials, issue library cards, update patron records, check in/out books and audio‑visual items, retrieve materials from book drop, process returns, shelve materials.
• Check library materials in and out, check items for damage, empty book drops, issue applications and library cards, maintain patron records, receive and process books on hold.
• Answer telephone, provide information, take/relay messages, contact patrons by phone or mail concerning holds or overdue materials.
• Receive and record payments for overdue book fines, donations, and memorials.
• Return library books/materials to appropriate shelving areas, shelve/ place materials in order, read labels, search for lost/missing materials, search online catalog to locate materials.
• Operate personal computer, scanner, general office equipment; maintain basic computer and office equipment upkeep.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic arithmetic operations.
• Computer data entry systems and word processing applications.
• Operate and monitor equipment and machinery.
• Compile, assemble, copy, record and transcribe data.
• Provide guidance and interpretation regarding procedures.
• Utilize variety of reference data and information.
• Follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.
• Exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity when evaluating information.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• College level coursework or vocational training in personal computer operations.
• Five months of experience or training involving library operations, Dewey Decimal classification, customer service, and personal computer operations.

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid State of Alabama driver’s license.

Additional Information

• Must be at least 18 years of age to work for the city and at least 20 years of age to operate City vehicles.
• Physical demands: light work up to 20 lbs, moderate effort, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting moderate weight.
• Work environment: office environment, no adverse conditions.