Assisting patrons at the library’s three service desks (Circulation, Reference and Youth Services,) including checking materials in and out, issuing library cards, answering reference questions; assisting patrons with technology; registering patrons to use library facilities and attend programs; answering the telephone; and helping patrons with research. May be involved in one or more of the following: assisting in the ordering and processing of new materials for the collection, maintaining finding aids for the collection; entering raw data for statistical reports; entering and updating data about library holdings in the OSL database; counting monies; processing materials for use by patrons; participating in the maintenance, cleaning, & repair of the collections; shelving library materials.
HOURS:
Part-time 21 hours per pay period (2 weeks: working 7 hours one week and 14 hours one week)
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday evenings 5:00pm – 8:30pm,
Alternating Saturdays 9-5
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of High school diploma or GED is required. Considerable library experience including knowledge of library procedures, methods, and techniques and routines; knowledge of book titles, authors, and reference materials and resources in print and electronic format. Demonstrable knowledge of OSL software, word processing, and Internet searching. Ability to establish and maintain effective personal relationships with the public and with working associates. A commitment to courteous and efficient public service work. Physical capacity to stand at a library service counter for extended periods and perform some light to medium lifting duties that relate to general library functions.
Applications are now being accepted via email to sstraub@nklibrary.org