Job Type
Part-time
Description
Basic Information
•Reports to the Trails West Branch Manager
•16 hours per week
•$16.93 per hour
•Position open until filled.
Schedule
Tuesday: 4 pm - 8 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 5pm
Job Duties (Essential Functions) Provides basic circulation and registration services to assure patrons ready access to library materials: Checks materials in and out; issues library cards; collects charges; updates customer records in the computer; verbally explains circulation policies and procedures; makes other computer inquiries; and processes patron requests for reserve items.
Empties book drops internally and externally.
Completes materials route ins.
Sorts and accurately shelves library materials; Reads shelves for proper order of materials, shifting when necessary.
Processes daily POSH list, following proper procedures.
Completes collection maintenance lists, following proper procedures.
Maintains effective, courteous working relationships with all library customers in-person and over the phone.
Performs other related work and undertakes special projects as assigned.
RequirementsDemonstrated ability to learn filing order in Dewey Decimal classification system.
Demonstrated ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees and the public.
Demonstrated ability to learn library operations, services and policies, including computer procedures; willingness to learn and keep current with emerging technologies.
Demonstrated ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
Many duties performed while standing and bending; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to access materials from shelves which may be overhead or those which may be below waist level.
Must be able to work at a counter used for customer interactions.
Ability to speak and understand English is required, additional consideration will be given to individuals that are proficient in any non-English languages spoken in Jackson County, MO including Spanish, Vietnamese, French, Arabic, and Swahili.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 9th grade education, 16 years of age.
Salary Description
$16.93 per hour