Part-time Library Tech 1 & Tech 2 -Bertram Library

JOB DESCRIPTION

WORKING TITLE: PART TIME LIBRARY TECH - BERTRAM LIBRARY DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY

REPORTS TO: BERTRAM LIBRARY DIRECTOR

CLASSIFICATION: GROUP 58

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position, under the supervision of the Library Director and management by the Assistant Director, performs a variety of public service duties to support daily library functions, including children’s programming, customer service and basic library duties. Position will be 25-29 hours a week within the times of Monday- Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 10am-3pm. The schedule is subject to change with holiday closings and library needs.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Requires regular attendance timeliness and performance of assigned duties and work schedule

• Perform daily operations of circulation including public interaction • Assist patrons in using library materials, services, and technology • Plan, implement and present weekly children’s story time programs for

various ages as well as specialty youth programs throughout the year • Plan, implement and present a Summer Reading Program for average 250- 300 children to promote continued education through the summer

• Retrieve, check in, organize, and shelve materials returned by patrons • Execute daily opening and closing operations

• Operate office machines such as computers, scanners, and fax machines with a high degree of competency

• Maintain timely and accurate records

• Troubleshoot and resolve technology problems as needed

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but not limited to:

• Cross train peers, as assigned

• Compile library data and statistics as required

• Reconcile and validate moneys collected for deposit to County offices, as assigned

• Advise patrons in selecting preferred library materials

• Create and present programs, as assigned

• Catalog and process items as needed

• Various other tasks necessary for the operation of the library as assigned

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma

• Library experience preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Requires knowledge and application of customer service skills • Requires attention to detail

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Able to operate computers with current Windows/Microsoft systems and office equipment with competence

• Read, comprehend, and implement technical and non-technical materials • Able to learn new technology and have a basic understanding of current technological trends and trouble shooting

• Articulate proficiently in written and oral communication with the ability to speak, read and write in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds

• Stand or sit for extended periods of time

• Walk, bend, stoop, reach, kneel, grasp items, push/pull carts, crawl, sit on floor, climb using stairs, ladders, step stools

• Touch, hear, feel, see and read within a high and low range

• Ability to diffuse hostile, loud or aggressive patrons

• Tolerate odorous people and materials including molds, allergens and other possibly offensive objects

• Maintain light janitorial duties as needed

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Travel for occasional work at other library locations within the county • Must have reliable transportation to run errands and travel on library business • Requires appropriate attire and footwear to be worn daily