[OPLINLIST] Job Opening - Library Associate

Wed Mar 16 11:34:13 EDT 2022

The Grandview Heights Public Library<https://www.ghpl.org/> is seeking a friendly, technology and customer service-oriented individual for a part-time Library Associate position.
The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service, communication, and technology skills, and enjoy working in a fun and busy environment. Some evening and weekend hours required.
Download and complete an Employment Application (fillable PDF)<https://www.ghpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/JOB_GHPL-Employment_Application_2021.pdf>*
Submit your completed application, resume, and cover letter to Patron Services Director Eileen McNeil at emcneil at ghpl.org<mailto:emcneil at ghpl.org>.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:                     Library Associate-Part Time

Classification:             Support Staff III

Department:              Patron Services (Adult & Youth)

Pay Rate:                    $15.00 per hour

Benefits:                     Vacation, holiday, sick leave, OPERS (Ohio Public Employees Retirement System)

Weekly Hours:            20 hours (includes daytime, evening and weekend hours)

Reporting Relationship:  Circulation Services Manager

Purpose:  Provides excellent customer service to patrons of all ages including circulation services, reader’s advisory, research, and technology assistance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Patron Account Assistance

  *   Circulation duties – charges and discharges materials, renews items, places reserves, handles patron financial transactions, processes new patron registrations
  *   Answers questions regarding patron accounts in person, by telephone and email

  *   Locates library materials to fill patron requests.

Basic Reference Assistance

  *   Provides basic reference service in person, by telephone, and via email
  *   Provides assistance and makes library material recommendations in person and over the phone

  *   Helps patrons utilize other library services (meeting room reservations, voter registration, etc.)
  *   Provides assistance with the library’s digital resources

Technology Assistance

  *   Provides assistance with technology including, but not limited to computers, Microsoft Office applications, eReaders, tablets, smartphones, copiers, microfilm, scanners, and gaming systems

  *   Provides assistance with library’s online catalog (including mobile catalog)
  *   Remains proficient with all library-related technology changes

Other Duties

  *   Participates in training opportunities

  *   Follows library policies and procedures
  *   Reports maintenance and safety issues to supervisor, Maintenance Technician, or Administration
  *   Runs reports and notices in the library’s automation system
  *   May be asked to assist with one or more of the following:

  *   Preparing bibliographies, suggested book lists, and pathfinders

  *   Library programming or presentations
  *   Staff training
  *   Opening and closing the library
  *   Marketing materials through displays, bulletin boards, and booklists
  *   Other projects as assigned

  *   Collection development (selection, inventory, weeding, copy cataloging, etc.)
  *   Patron outreach
  *   Shelve materials and empty the book drop

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  *   Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  *   Outstanding customer service skills
  *   Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written English
  *   Proficient in the use of Windows-based computer programs; word processing, spreadsheet, and electronic database programs
  *   Strong keyboarding skills

  *   Comfortable with a variety of technology, such as smart phones, tablets, eReaders
  *   Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment

Education and Experience:

Required

  *   High school diploma or equivalent
  *   Occasional travel, valid Ohio driver’s license, and proof of insurance required
  *   Customer service experience

Preferred

  *   Bachelor’s degree
  *   Experience working with a variety of ages
  *   Public library customer service experience

Physical Requirements:

  *   Considerable mobility including, but not limited to, extensive periods of standing, walking, bending, sitting, lifting weights of up to 50 pounds, and pushing full book carts or containers
  *   Manual dexterity sufficient to perform general typing and computer skills
  *   Calm and focused handling of interruptions and distractions
  *   Periodic intense concentration and sustained viewing of a computer monitor

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this position and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with the needs of Grandview Heights Public Library.

Position open until filled

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Anne Richards
Circulation Services Manager (arich at ghpl.org<mailto:arich at ghpl.org>)

Grandview Heights Public Library
1685 West First Avenue
Columbus, OH  43212
614-486-2951
arich at ghpl.org

The Grandview Heights Public Library (GHPL<http://www.ghpl.org/>)

  *   Award-winning, independent suburban library system known for progressive leadership and friendly personalized service.

  *   1 of 5 U.S. public libraries to receive 14 consecutive five-star ratings from Library Journal<https://www.libraryjournal.com/>.

  *   Central Library Consortium<http://www.ghpl.org/about-page/#toggle-id-3> founding member (1988) and Administering Library. The CLC is a cooperative among 17<http://www.ghpl.org/about-page/#toggle-id-3> Central Ohio library systems<http://www.ghpl.org/about-page/#toggle-id-3>.

  *   67 million items<http://www.ghpl.org/2018/02/21/67-million-items/> available to our cardholders through a partnership among the CLC and statewide networks SearchOhio<http://searchohio.westervillelibrary.org/index.php?title=Main_Page%22%20\t%20%22_blank> and OhioLINK<https://www.ohiolink.edu/content/about_ohiolink%22%20/t%20%22_blank>.

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