General Statement of Duties
Performs manual and clerical duties in the library.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class is responsible for sorting, arranging in order, shelving library materials and assisting with light clerical and housekeeping or various duties as assigned. Work is performed under general supervision with the Library Director serving as supervisor and direction given from the library service desk staff and is evaluated by observation for efficiency and adherence to instructions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks
Shelves materials, including books, books on tape, cassettes, CD's, videos, DVDs, magazines, and pamphlets
Shelf-reads to ensure materials are in neat and proper order.
Rearranges or shifts books as required.
Retrieves materials from all parts of the library
Assists at the circulation desk, checks materials in and out, collects fines, etc.
Assists with opening and closing duties, including keeping the Library neat and orderly.
Assists patrons with directional questions, in using the copier, and using the public computers.
Assist with Library programs, including setting up and arranging furniture.
May assist in physical processing of new materials, or repair damaged items.
Performs other duties as assigned for the efficient operation of the Library.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Additional Job Duties
Performs other tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Sees, reads and understands titles, call numbers and dates.
Sorts accurately by alphabetical, numerical, chronological or Dewey Decimal order.
Perform repetitive hand, arm and body movements. Reaches up or down, overhead to shelve materials, grip library materials
Bend, kneel or stoop repeatedly or continually over time.
Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time
Manipulates library materials up to 15 pounds.
Manipulates loaded book cart weighing 300 pounds over carpeted floors.
Follows oral and written instructions.
Work safely with out presenting a direct threat to others.
After four weeks on the job training, shelves fully loaded book cart (four sides) in less than1 hour.
Familiar with MS Office Suite, the internet, as well as working in a computerized network environment.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 20 - 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 10 - 20 pounds of force frequently to and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Must possess the visual acuity for extensive reading for visual inspection of books and materials at distances close to the eyes.
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Special Requirements
Must obtain work permit if under the age of 18.
Must be dependable and able to work a flexible schedule.
Must be able to perform the major functions of the position.
Must have the ability to file alphabetically and numerically.
Must be motivated, a self–starter, and have the ability to work cooperatively with patrons and library staff.
August 2006
STATUS: Part-time (15 hours per week)
STARTING RATE: $7.23/hr.
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