LIBRARY ASSISTANT - FOREST PARK BRANCH

Claytoncountyga; Forest Park, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Clayton County Library System is seeking a Part Time Library Assistant to help patrons access resources and information at the Headquarters Library Information Desk. You will assist with catalog searches, online resources, interlibrary loan requests, and basic circulation tasks while providing friendly public service.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with two years of college preferred, and experience in a busy public environment. The role may require evening weeks and Saturdays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two years of college preferred.
• Experience working with the public in a fast-paced environment.
• Library experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons to best utilize library resources and information.
• Help users locate books, periodicals and materials in the library and online.
• Assist with cataloging system and computer catalog use.
• Assist with interlibrary loan requests and circulation tasks including holds and cards.

Skills

Patron assistance

Information retrieval

Public service

Catalog navigation

Interlibrary loan knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college preferred

Job description

Classification Title: Library Assistant (Part Time)

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

This is moderate difficulty performing specialized library tasks requiring acquitted knowledge. Work involves assisting patrons to best utilize library resources, responding to requests for information in person and by phone at the Headquarters Library Information Desk.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists library users to use electronic information resources including GALILEO and the Internet
• Assists library users to use word processing computers; assists library users in selecting materials and locating information from library resources; assists library users in locating books, periodicals and other materials
• Uses electronic and printed information resources to locate appropriate, accurate information to meet the needs of library users; assists library users in the use of the cataloging system and computer catalog
• Assists library users to request materials borrowed through interlibrary loan. Responsibilities may also include checking in and out library materials, placing holds on materials, assisting patrons with circulation related records, registering patrons for library cards and library programs, registering voters, recommending materials to patrons, collecting and payment of overdue fines and fees.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED; two (2) years of college strongly preferred; experience working with the public in a fast paced environment; library experience strongly preferred. May be required to work 18 hours per week, one evening week, alternate Saturdays and occasional Sundays.

Physical Abilities:

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Clayton County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.