LIBRARY ASSISTANT - HEADQUARTERS BATTLECREEK

Claytoncountyga; Georgia; On-site; USD 11,232 - 16,848; Part time

Job summary

Clayton County Library in Georgia is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to support the Headquarters Library Information Desk, helping patrons with resources and information requests.

The role involves assisting with catalog and digital resources, interlibrary loans, circulation tasks, and voter registration duties, with evening/weekend shifts as needed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, some college, and experience serving the public in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with electronic resources including GALILEO and Internet.
• Assist patrons with word processing computers.
• Help patrons locate materials and information from library resources.
• Assist with cataloging system and computer catalog.
• Handle interlibrary loan requests and circulation tasks.
• Register patrons for library cards and programs; assist with fines and holds.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Patience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college

Tools

GALILEO

Word processing

Catalog system

Job description

LIBRARY ASSISTANT - HEADQUARTERS BATTLECREEK

LIBRARY ASSISTANT - PART-TIME

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.