Library Specialist

City of Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

The City of Omaha is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to perform paraprofessional library work. This position includes delivering customer service, assisting patrons, and performing skilled library duties. Candidates must have two years of college education and at least six months of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include answering reference questions, creating new patron accounts, and assisting with library technology. The position offers an hourly pay rate of $22.95.

Qualifications

• Two years of college level education and six months of library experience required.
• Fluency in other languages preferred.
• Must register for Nebraska Public Librarian Certification.

Responsibilities

• Delivers excellent customer service to all library users.
• Answers reference questions and assists library patrons.
• Operates library vehicles and performs front-line troubleshooting.

Skills

Knowledge of computers and technology

Library principles and procedures

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to maintain patron confidentiality

Education

Two years of college level education

Tools

Library software

Online catalogs

Job description

Work Type

Part-time

Nature of Work

This is paraprofessional library work performing skilled library duties and providing customer services. The employee in this position works both independently and as part of a team with guidance from a supervisor.

Education and Experience

Two years of college level education AND six months of experience working in a library.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of, and ability to operate, computers and other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
• Knowledge of standard library principles, procedures, and services, and materials.
• Knowledge of library reference and resource tools.
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software.
• Ability to view printed text on book bindings to retrieve library materials.ers
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to maintain patron confidentiality.
• Ability to use library principles, methods, and techniques in collection, development, cataloging, classification, circulation, programming, staff development, and reference services.
• Ability to use and explain the functions of library tools and facilities.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.
• Ability to understand oral or written instructions
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures and guidelines
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend from 76 to 100% of the time; reach, stoop, squat, crouch and push from 51 to 75% of the time; and to climb, balance, kneel, crawl, pull and sit up to 25% of the time
• Ability to use up to fifty (50) pounds of force up to 33% of the time, up to twenty (20) pounds from 34 to 66% of the time, and up to ten (10) pounds of force from 67 to 100% of the time to move objects

Essential Functions

• Delivers excellent customer services to all library users, both internally and externally.
• Answers patrons' reference questions in person, over the telephone, and online by searching online catalogs, subscription databases, internet resources, and print materials.
• Assists library patrons in the use of the library's online and printed resources, library services, and library technology equipment and software.
• Creates new patron accounts and assist patrons with account questions and issues.
• Takes and processes payments, and may prepare monies for deposit.
• Advises readers by recommending authors, titles, and topics of interest.
• Delivers storytimes, programs, and tours, and other library-related activities for a variety of ages and community groups both inside and outside the library.
• Acts as a person-in-charge to assume responsibility for a branch in the absence of a supervisor.
• May operate library vehicles to transport materials and attend events.
• Performs front-line computer troubleshooting, such as helping customers with printer jams, printer selection, software functions, and free e-mail services, and reports problems to technology services if needed.
• Assists with duties to keep materials readily available to the public and the library welcoming and accessible.
• Under supervision, creates and maintains materials displays and assists in the coordination of displays to ensure community appeal
• Creates content via online and print methods for staff development needs; delivers new employee orientation and continuing education content as part of a team.
• Enters catalog data into the library online database so that materials may be searched and identified through the library automation system.
• Using library software and lists, assists in the deselection, selection and replacement of library materials
• Provides work direction to associate library specialists, clerical staff, library aides, and volunteers.
• Keeps informed of developing library practices and issues.
• Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.

Special Qualifications

• Must register for Nebraska Public Librarian Certification through the Nebraska Library Commission within 30 days of the hiring date. Must complete necessary continuing education requirements to keep certification current while employed by the Omaha Public Library.
• If assigned to operate library vehicles to transport materials and attend events, must possess and maintain a valid class "O" automobile driver's license.
• Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation to worksites throughout the City during the course of the workday.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules that include evenings and weekends.
• Fluency in other languages preferred.

Pay Range

$22.95 Hourly

Benefits

Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Who Can Apply

Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.