Library Materials Assistant Shelving, Circulation & Stacks

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Kaneohe (HI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education seeks a Library Assistant II/III to support central library services in Kaneohe. The role involves shelving, circulation desk tasks, basic cataloging assistance, and material processing to ensure efficient access for patrons.

The Library Assistant II requires some general experience; the Library Assistant III requires more extensive general and specialized library experience, with substitutions described in the vacancy notice.

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible library support activities including circulation, stack maintenance, processing orders, and bibliographic reference knowledge.
• Understanding of library terminology, catalogs, and Dewey/LC classifications may be involved at higher levels.
• Substitutions for education or experience are described in the notice.

Responsibilities

• Shelves books, magazines and other materials by call numbers.
• Operates circulation desk tasks like charging, discharging, and registering borrowers.
• Performs routine handling of library materials including tagging, labeling, repair, and preparation for mailing.

Skills

General experience

Specialized library experience

Technical/paraprofessional experience

Job description

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education seeks a Library Assistant II/III to support central library services in Kaneohe. The role involves shelving, circulation desk tasks, basic cataloging assistance, and material processing to ensure efficient access for patrons.

The Library Assistant II requires some general experience; the Library Assistant III requires more extensive general and specialized library experience, with substitutions described in the vacancy notice.