| Posting Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | Application Deadline: Thursday, April 6, 2023 |
| Position: Library Assistant III, Anderson Road Branch Library, Works 2 morning/afternoons and 2 evenings during the week. (See schedule below) | Pay: $14.39 per hour
Position works 20 hours per week |
| Status: Regular Part-time, Non-Exempt | Available: February 2023 |
| Location: Anderson Road Branch Library, 2625 Anderson Road, Greenville, South Carolina | |
| Schedule: Mon. & Tues. 9:00a-2:00p; and Wed. & Thurs. 4:00p-9:00p | |
FUNCTION
Employees in this position embody the Library’s code of service by creating an atmosphere where customers and coworkers feel invited, informed, impressed and inspired. They greet customers and coworkers with a welcoming smile, and they enthusiastically provide knowledgeable and meaningful assistance in the discovery and use of Library resources, services and technology. Work is performed under general supervision, in accord with the Library’s vision and mission, using good judgment in the application of policies and established procedures.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
These tasks are illustrative only; to carry out the day-to-day functions of the job, other duties may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position. Essential job functions designated with (E).
- Assists customers with identifying, locating and using Library materials. (E)
- Provides general circulation services, including registering new borrowers, updating customer records, placing holds, checking out materials, etc. (E)
- Assists customers with the use of computer equipment, Windows operating system, MS Office, various Internet browsers, email and the Library’s website; including the online catalog and databases. (E)
- Uses the Library’s integrated library system (ILS) to process discharges, fill or clear holds, place or receive items in transit, and maintain accurate status of items. (E)
- Processes ILS reports to identify and retrieve items to fill hold requests and return expired holds to the collection. (E)
- Communicates and enforces the Library’s Code of Conduct and other policies, procedures, and rules to customers. (E)
- Empties materials drops located inside and/or outside the Library. (E)
- Assesses Library materials for needed repair or repackaging and identifies items for discard/replacement review. (E)
- Collects and maintains appropriate records of fines and fees received. (E)
- Assists customers with current mobile device technology and assists them in downloading and/or accessing the Library’s online digital materials such as eBooks. (E)
- Uses Library equipment proficiently and instructs and demonstrates use, including self-checkout stations, to customers as needed. (E)
- Provides readers’ advisory services. (E)
- Makes appropriate referrals to other Library units, agencies, etc., for information or materials not available at work location. (E)
- Sorts Library materials and shelves them according to their established arrangement. (E)
- Checks arrangement of shelved materials to assure they are in proper order. (E)
- Assists in conducting inventory of Library collections.
- Cleans and dusts Library equipment, materials and shelving; assists in keeping the Library clean and neat. (E)
- Assists customers in submitting interlibrary loan requests. (E)
- Retrieves Library materials as requested. (E)
- Moves and arranges Library materials under supervision. (E)
- Counts money in cash register and prepares cash collection count form.
- May process 14 day and leased books.
- May conduct presentations, orientation sessions and tours for groups.
- Assists with training of staff and volunteers.
- Accepts meeting space applications in compliance with policy and enters into calendar. If responsible for meeting space reservations, also approves applications and monitors calendar. (E) (Branches only)
- Promotes Library programs and assists customers in registering for them. (E)
- Engages customers by creating and maintaining displays that promote Library resources and services.
- Monitors and stocks brochure display and publicity items.
- Notifies appropriate coworker about low levels of supplies or, if assigned to monitor supplies, coordinates the ordering of supplies as needed. (E)
- May read book reviews and make acquisition recommendations to supervisor.
- May assist in various aspects of programming for young adults and/or adults, including planning, organizing, preparing materials, presenting and/or providing instruction.
- Participates in community events on behalf of the Library upon request.
- Attends meetings, training programs, workshops, etc. as requested by supervisor. (E)
- Follows safe work methods to prevent injury. (E)
- Performs other related duties as required.
