Library Assistant (PT)

Ponca City Development Authority; Kaw City (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaw Nation is seeking a part-time Library Assistant in Kaw City, OK. The role involves organizing materials, assisting patrons with questions and research, and supporting library programs and interlibrary loans.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or library technology certificate, or related experience. Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel is required, along with strong clerical and customer-service skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate in Library Technology, or high school diploma with related library/clerical experience.
• Proficient in Word processing (MS Word) and spreadsheets (MS Excel).
• Ability to set priorities, organize, coordinate work and maintain good relations with the public.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily library duties: organize materials, shelve, inspect, and repair items.
• Assist patrons with reference questions and computer-assisted research; handle calls and inquiries.
• Administer library programs, manage interlibrary loans, catalog materials, and handle loans to patrons.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

clerical

Education

Associate degree or library tech cert

Tools

Library catalog systems

Job description

Kaw Nation Position Description

TITLE: Library Assistant

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Librarian/LC Coordinator

CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: Chair

STATUS: Part-time

LOCATION: Kaw City, OK

Qualifications:

Prefer an Associate Degree or certificate in Library Technology, high school diploma or GED and/or one (1) year related office and/or administrative experience including clerical and computer skills in a Windows environment. Relevant education, training or experience may substitute. Must be proficient in word processing (MS Word), spreadsheets (MS Excel), and computer literate. Must be able to set priorities, organize coordinate work efficiently, and establish good personal relations with other workers and the public. Must be able to pass a background check, drug test and maintain such status, as well as possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and continue to be insurable.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Perform standard daily library duties; preparation and organization of the library materials and periodicals, which includes maintaining proper records for loaned materials, sorting and shelving materials, inspecting and repairing materials if need or when damaged.
2. Assist and direct library patrons with basic questions and requests, in the use of reference materials and computer assisted research. Answer and manage incoming telephone calls, respond and manage and /or refer as appropriate, inquiries and requests from library patrons, the public, media, business contacts, vendors, and representatives from other organizations, as may be necessary.
3. Administer library programs, policies and procedures, handle inter-library loan requests, prepare invoices, perform routine coding and cataloging of library materials and retrieve information from computer databases. Loan and collect books, periodicals, videotapes and other library materials to and from library patrons.

• All new hires will be required by the Kaw Nation (post hire) to submit to an employment drug screen. Failure to pass the post hire drug screen will lead to withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment.