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Louisburg Library District No 1 Library Assistant (Part Time) in Louisburg, Kansas
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Library Assistant - Part-Time
Qualifications: A high-energy, enthusiastic self-starter who will positively interact with the public and colleagues in a fast-paced environment is desired. Previous library experience is a plus and on the job training is provided, as our operating software is unique.
Position Description: Receives general direction from the library director.
Circulation Services: We need highly organized personnel with excellent interpersonal skills who are team players and show initiative. Library Assistants are responsible for sorting and shelving materials according to their categorization, shelf reading, assisting district library patrons with finding materials, placing holds on items, including ILL requests, and checking those materials in and out. Patrons may also need assistance with internet access and ensuring their technical needs are met, which may include making copies, sending faxes and scanning and printing documents. Keeping the library clean, organized and inviting is required.
Library Assistants manage inquiries over the counter, via email or telephone, among other duties that require creative organization and development. Therefore, they must remain courteous and helpful to all patrons and personnel, actively seeking answers to questions. Confidence and excellent communication skills to handle a variety of social interactions with colleagues and the public are a must.
They issue new library cards and manages patron accounts, at which time providing tours of the facility, offering new patron bags and providing an explanation of services is necessary.
Special Projects: Participates in the marketing and promotion of library programs and collections by creating bulletin boards, end caps, displays and flyers for distribution. Runs programs periodically, assists in setting up for programs and activities, and participates in committee work to enhance library services and patron satisfaction.
Collaboration & Team Work: May work under the direction of other departments to keep services up-to-date and participate in programming and events. Assists Collection Development in weeding and evaluating materials, making recommendations for replacement, repair and updating materials based on usage and publication date. Participates in inventory and the recovery of overdue materials. Accepts donations and assesses the condition of items by comparing duplicate copies to current holdings. May process new materials.
Attends monthly Librarians in Action meetings and annual Staff Development days, in addition to other continuing education opportunities that become available throughout the year. Keeps updated and communicates regularly with staff members through email and monthly circulation-desk meetings. Travel may be required for continuing education.
Job descriptions are meant to be general guidelines to the duties and responsibilities of the job and are not intended to list every possible task an employee may be called upon to perform.