Library Assistant LU

Louisville Metro Government; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a Library Clerk/Librarian Assistant to assist patrons with locating and using library materials, conduct outreach, and plan programs for the public. The role involves guiding staff and pages, managing bookmobile activities, and providing high-quality customer service.

Under general supervision, the position supports collection maintenance, class visits, and community group presentations while ensuring accurate circulation and reference services across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 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.

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.
• Performs related work.

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