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LIBRARY ASSISTANT
DEFINITION
Performs responsible clerical and paraprofessional circulation or other
support duties under the supervision of the Head of Circulation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
- Charges and discharges library materials, collects fines, registers
new patrons and issues library cards.
- Assists the public in use of library
resources and equipment.
- Answers questions on library organization,
holdings, policies and procedures.
- Checks and maintains shelves to
ensure correct order.
- Retrieves periodicals to fill patron requests.
- Accepts reserves for
library materials, handles interlibrary loan requests and notifies
patrons when items are available.
- Opens building at the start of the
business day and closes the building at the end of the day.
- Handles
overdue notices in accordance with library policy.
- Prepares books
and other library materials for the collection including labeling,
marking, pocketing, mending and reinforcing.
- Collects data for statistical
reports.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of library and clerical terminology, library procedures,
use of computers and other equipment.
- Ability to deal tactfully and
courteously with the general public and to maintain effective working
relationships with other library staff.
- Ability to maintain established
library records and files.
- Knowledge of books and background in literature
helpful.
- Ability to stimulate interest and encourage participation
in reading and other library activities.
- Strong organizational ability.
- Ability to comprehend, analyze and
interpret regulations, policies and procedures of the library.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Previous library experience or
some college or library courses.
- Familiarity with computers.
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