Job Description
Under general supervision, process and shelve library materials in an accurate and efficient manner. Maintains the general order of library materials within the facility and performs associated circulation functions and activities in support of library services.
Duties & Responsibilities:1. Strive to create the best possible customer experience for patrons by embodying the Boulder Public Library Customer Service Philosophy in conjunction with shelving and maintaining all library materials and collections. Tasks include sorting and shelving in alphabetical or numerical order in designated sections of the Central branch library.
2. Operates and monitors the Automated Materials Handling System as materials are returned. Troubleshoots any mechanical or computer related issues. Determines and contacts the appropriate staff person when assistance is necessary. Assesses exceptions material and takes appropriate, corrective action to discharge these items.
3. Discharges library materials returned to the library. Identifies and separates materials for delivery to other branches of the Boulder Public Library System, Flatirons Library Consortium, and the Colorado Library Consortium.
4. Unpacks, discharges, processes holds, and sorts materials delivered from the branches of the Boulder Public Library System, Flatirons Library Consortium, and the Colorado Library Consortium.
5. Retrieves paged items for local requests, requests made by the Flatiron Consortium, Prospector libraries, MOBIUS libraries, SWIFT libraries, and inter-library loan requests.
6. Process reserved materials to be picked up by patrons or, to be delivered to other libraries.
7. Checks public areas for materials off the shelves. Collects materials and returns them to the appropriate shelves. Maintains order on shelves.
8. Identifies and separates returned materials needing repair and routes these items to the appropriate staff person or work group.
9. Prioritizes daily tasks and responsibilities and adapts and adjusts as needed to meet customer service expectations relating to the materials handling responsibilities.
10. Consistently demonstrates a professional, courteous and respectful attitude towards all patrons, in a variety of patron service situations.
11. Demonstrates a professional, inclusive, cooperative, team-oriented working relationship with staff, co-workers, and volunteers.
12. Other:
- Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the city.
- Takes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents. Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures. Reports all accidents and damage to city property.
- Responsible for knowing and complying with all city and department policies; participating in professional trainings and development; and adhering to attendance and workplace attire policies.
Generally duties are listed from most to least critical.
Qualifications:REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Understanding of and expertise in alphabetical and numerical order functions. Ability to demonstrate speed and accuracy in alphabetizing and numeric order. Work experience demonstrating dependability, punctuality, and precision. Ability to operate a personal computer by navigating the Internet, using email, word processing, and basic database programs. Must be able to learn and become proficient with equipment and software programs as required to effectively and efficiently perform assigned duties.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS – In addition to the required minimum qualifications:
Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System. Ability to communicate in at least one language other than English, or proficiency in Braille and/or sign language.
Supplemental Information:WORKING CONDITIONS - Required Physical and Mental Effort, and Environmental Conditions:
Physical and Mental Effort: Primarily active physical work, which requires constant lifting up to 8 pounds knee to waist, frequent lifting of 5 pounds over head, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds floor to waist. Requires repetitive to constant use of the hands; frequent pushing/pulling of book carts or bins equal to 20 to 40 pounds of horizontal force. Must be able to constantly walk or stand for up to 4 – 6 hours per day. Must be able to frequently bend, squat, and kneel. Must be able to constantly reach below shoulder level and frequently reach above shoulder level to overhead. Must have hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment; vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with co-workers and the public.
Work Environment: Works in public areas of the library and in the basement operating and monitoring equipment that produces a moderate level of background noise.
Machines and equipment used in work include but are not limited to the following: Personal computer, Automated Materials Handling Systems , RFID readers and technology, CD/DVD buffing or repair machines, office, receipt, and barcode printers, hand-held barcode scanners, telephones, photocopy machine, facsimile machine, and calculator.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Note: The above description is illustrative only. It is not meant to be all-inclusive.
The posting on the City of Boulder website will expire on Sunday 09/11/2016 at 11:59PM
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