Library Assistant LU

Louisville Metro Government; Kentucky; On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking personnel for library services in Kentucky. The role involves assisting patrons with materials and technology, planning programs, and supporting staff across a busy library system.

Responsibilities include leading pages and clerks, promoting books, and providing community outreach. A Bachelor's degree is required, with flexibility for an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid driver's license is also required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Equivalency: an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Assists patrons in selecting, locating, and using library materials and resources including technology.
• Provides suggestions regarding book selections.
• Drives and works on Bookmobile.
• Presents information to community groups and schools, and directs tours of the library.
• Prepares new library materials for circulation and reference.
• Assists with collection maintenance.
• Plans and conducts programs and training for patrons and staff.
• Leads, trains and assigns tasks to pages and clerks.
• Performs Library Page L/U and Library Clerk L/U duties as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Essential Functions

• Assists patrons and completes special projects
• Assists patrons with locating and using library materials in all formats
• Plans and conducts programs, outreach and training for patrons and staff
• Leads Library Clerks L/U and Library Pages L/U
• Provides high quality customer service

Desirables

• Experience in youth services library unit
• Knowledge of children's and teen literature

Examples of Work

UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION

• Assists patrons in selecting, locating, and using library materials and resources including technology
• Provides suggestions regarding book selections
• Drives and works on Bookmobile
• Presents information to community groups and schools, and directs tours of the library
• Prepares new library materials for circulation and reference
• Assists with collection maintenance
• Plans and conducts programs and training for patrons and staff
• Leads, trains and assigns tasks to pages and clerks
• Performs Library Page L/U and Library Clerk L/U duties as required
• Performs related work

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
• Communicates with individuals in person and utilizes all types of communication media
• Travels to various locations
• Spends prolonged periods of time sitting, standing, walking, carrying, stooping, squatting and climbing
• Reviews information in both print and electronic formats
• Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 35 pounds
• Operates office and computer equipment and other technology

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree

Other Minimums

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Must work a varied schedule
• Must hold appropriate certification from the State of Kentucky (KRS 171.250) within 30 days of employment

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted