Job Description
DESCRIPTION OF HOURS AND WAGES:
This is a part-time position (19-hours per week). The hourly range is $21.86 to $34.97 per hour.
DEFINITION: This position performs a variety of paraprofessional public service work in support of the Adult Services Department at a district library.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential and marginal functions and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Provides reference, readers advisory, and periodicals services to patrons and Library District staff by searching files, references shelves, and automated library systems to locate requested information or materials.
2. Assists patrons in the selection and location of the Adult Reference collection, the circulating collection, periodicals, and other library materials using Library of Congress Classifications and provides in-depth instruction in the use of public library equipment, i.e., computers, catalog terminals, and on-line services.
3. Checks in new materials, provides bibliographic maintenance on collection, and shelves and finds such in appropriate departments.
4. Maintains knowledge of adult reference and reader services, the circulating collection, and periodicals.
5. Ensures continuing physical maintenance and proper location of books, periodicals, and other library materials relevant to the Adult Services Department.
6. Maintains compliance with Library District, branch, and department policies and procedures and explains policies and procedures to patrons and staff.
7. Interacts extensively over the telephone, and in person with patrons, district-wide staff and management, outside agencies, and other libraries.
8. Provides information about district-wide activities, facilities, and services.
9. Utilizes personal computers, automated library systems, the Internet, and on-line tools and resources.
10. Operates library and office equipment including, but not limited to: copy machine, telephone, and facsimile machine.
11. Attends or conducts miscellaneous meetings and training sessions at meeting sites throughout the district.
12. Maintains a safe environment for both staff and patrons.
13. Maintains and files records and reports appropriate to the department.
14. Orders and processes acquisitions of various materials appropriate to a department, i.e., office supplies, books, and periodicals.
15. Exercises limited decision making skills.
16. Schedules public use of equipment when appropriate to the department.
17. Performs basic maintenance or repair on library equipment.
Job Requirements
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness (D.E.I.), as well as participate in maintaining a respectful and positive work environment. All applicants will be considered for employment without bias. All ethnicities, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veterans or disability status are encouraged and welcomed to apply.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Computer experience required; AND
- Library or public contact experience required.
PLEASE NOTE: Meeting these posted qualifications does not necessarily guarantee an interview.
LICENSE, CERTIFICATE, OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Nevada Driver’s License at the time of hire.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing and walking, frequent lifting and carrying objects of light weight (5 - 10 pounds) and lifting and carrying objects of moderate weight (11 - 20 pounds); frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and pushing; minimal dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of office equipment; utilizing a keyboard, and sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Tasks require sound perception, visual perception, and oral communications ability.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Tasks are performed in adverse environmental conditions.
