LIBRARY ASSISTANT - HEADQUARTERS BATTLECREEK

Claytoncountyga; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Library is seeking a Library Assistant - Headquarters Battlecreek to support daily library operations, assist patrons, and manage circulation duties. Responsibilities include checking books in/out, processing fines, assisting with research, and maintaining shelves and displays.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least five months of library-related experience, with a 40-hour work week including one evening and alternating Saturdays and occasional Sunday

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with library experience preferred.
• Ability to operate the circulation desk and handle fines, deposits, and registrations.
• Ability to assist patrons with research and reference resources using information systems.
• Experience with book processing, shelving, and basic repairs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Implements all circulation policies and procedures; executes the operation of the circulation desk and handles checkouts, returns, fines, and deposits.
• Operates library facility; shelves books and media and keeps shelves in order.
• Assists patrons with research; uses electronic resources and online catalog; answers reference questions.
• Processes mail, periodicals, and repairs books as needed.
• Enrolls patrons in programs and registers voters; designs displays and posters.
• Answers telephone and directs calls to appropriate stations.

Skills

Circulation desk

Reference assistance

Patron registration

Book processing

Displays posters

Interlibrary loan basics

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic information resources

Online catalog

Copier / printer

Computer systems

Job description

LIBRARY ASSISTANT - HEADQUARTERS BATTLECREEK

LIBRARY ASSISTANT HEADQUARTERS

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Library Assistant - Headquarters Battlecreek

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

Performs a variety of duties relating to the overall operation of the public library.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Implements all circulation policies and procedures; executes the overall operation of the circulation desk. Performs circulation duties; checks books in and out; retrieves books from book drop; writes overdue letters; takes overdue fines, writes receipts, and makes bank deposits; issues library cards; requests inter‑library loan services; assists in managing circulation and patron services.
• Operates library facility; shelves books and audio‑video; ensures shelves are in order.
• Assists patrons in choosing books to read; assists patrons with research material; looks up information in electronic information resources, encyclopedias, reference books, online catalog; directs and assists with reference questions; maintains all patron registration files.
• Helps patrons operate copier and computers.
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail; checks in periodicals. Repairs books; glues and/or tapes torn pages, replaces missing pages, re‑inserts and glues loose pages, etc.
• Researches and processes missing materials; contacts patrons by phone regarding missing materials on their card with fines and/or lost fees; follows up with letter if not returned; places stop on patron accounts until issues are resolved.
• Processes new books; stamps logo on book; attaches spine label; checks books into system.
• Enrolls patrons in special programs; registers voters.
• Designs and prepares displays, bulletin boards, and posters.
• Answers telephone and directs calls to various work stations.
• Distributes federal and state tax forms. Adds patron reserve book requests to computer system; notifies patrons when request arrives.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains cleanliness and general order of library. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED supplemented by five (5) months previous experience and/or training that includes library work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Person selected will work 40 hours per week: one (1) evening week; Alternate Saturdays and occasional Sunday afternoons.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderately heavy weight (20-40 pounds). Sensory Requirements: Tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, texture, and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dust, pollen, odors or noise extremes.

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.