[OPLINLIST] Job Opening -- PT Library Assistant

[Janelle Thomas]

JOB OPENING 

POSITION: Library Assistant. 20 to 29 hours per week, including evenings
and weekends 

LIBRARY: Swanton Public Library 

LOCATION: Swanton, Ohio 

DESCRIPTION: Duties include operating the circulation desk, assisting
patrons, shelving, collecting the book drop, and processing collection
materials. Computer skills a must. Qualifications include effective and
efficient customer service skills, quality verbal skills, ability to
perform basic clerical skills, and presenting a neat appearance. High
school diploma or GED equivalent and background check required. EOE. 

Usual Physical Demands while performing duties of the job: 

 	* Regularly operates computers and scanners that may have repetitive
actions;
 	* Moving and lifting heavy books and materials approximately 40-50
pounds;
 	* Pushing book carts filled with materials, approximately 80 pounds;
and
 	* Using stairs and elevator to access all floors of the library

Position duties include: 

 	* Daily collection of returned items in the book drop;
 	* Opening and closing the Library
 	* Checking Library material in and out
 	* Taking and locating reserves
 	* Taking and completing interlibrary loans
 	* Assisting patrons with reference searches and reader's advisory
 	* Making photocopies, scans, and faxes for patrons
 	* Maintaining a neat environment at the circulation desk as well as at
counters and tables on the main floor
 	* Issuing Library cards
 	* Collecting fines and fees
 	* Answering the telephone

Other Duties Include: 

 	* Straightening and reading shelves
 	* Monitoring patron behavior as needed
 	* Telephoning reserve notifications
 	* Preparing interlibrary loan materials for mailing when checked in
 	* Assisting the Technical Services Specialist with cataloging
 	* Performing all other duties assigned by the Director as necessary
 	* The duties and responsibilities of this job are subject to change
without notice

Qualifications 

 	* Ability to meet and deal effectively with the public
 	* Good verbal skills
 	* Attention to detail
 	* Ability to perform basic clerical skills in typing and recordkeeping
 	* Present a neat appearance

EMAIL COVER LETTER, RESUME AND COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: 

Janelle Thomas: j.thomas at swantonpubliclibrary.org 

WEBSITE: www.swantonpubliclibrary.org 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: July 10, 2015 

 
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