Materials Assistant

The Kansas City Public Library; Maine; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Kansas City Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant at the Waldo Branch to support materials handling and customer service. You will sort, shelve, check in/out materials, and assist with circulation, registration, and daily tasks.

Under supervision, you will interact with diverse patrons, maintain shelving order, and help ensure access to collections. Requires basic computer skills and reliable English communication.

Qualifications

• Learn filing order in Dewey Decimal classification system.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and public.
• Demonstrate excellent physical stamina for lifting, walking and standing.
• Learn library operations and procedures.
• Have reliable knowledge of alphabet and numbers.
• Show basic computer skills and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Excellent English communication is required; multilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and shelves library materials.
• Empties book drop.
• Checks materials in; processes materials via daily routes.
• Reads shelves and maintains proper order of materials.
• Maintains general order; clears tables; straightens shelves.
• Retrieves materials for staff and customers.
• Processes daily POSH list.
• Completes collection maintenance lists.
• Maintain courteous relationships with library customers.
• Provide basic circulation and registration services (check in/out, cards, fees, records).
• Answer telephone courteously and direct calls when needed.
• Performs related work and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Filing order (Dewey)

Cooperative relationships

Physical stamina

Library operations

Alphabet & numbers

Basic computer skills

Follow instructions

English communication

Education

9th grade or higher

Age 16+

Job description

Description

Under immediate supervision of the Assistant Branch Manager or their designate, performs tasks related to the physical return of library materials and physical storage and maintenance of library materials. Provides quality services allowing access to collections and services.

• Reports to the WaldoAssistant Branch Manager.
• 20 hours per week.
• $17.07 per hour, plus benefits.

Schedule

Sunday 11:00A.M. - 3:00P.M.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 2:00P.M. - 6:00P.M.

Location

Waldo Branch: 201East 75th Street Kansas City, MO. 64114

Job Duties (Essential Functions)

1. Sorts and accurately shelves library materials.
2. Empties book drop.
3. Checks materials in; completes materials route ins.
4. Reads shelves for proper order of materials, shifting when necessary.
5. Maintains general order and appearance of library straightens shelves, when necessary; and clears tables.
6. Retrieves materials for staff and customers.
7. Processes daily POSH list.
8. Completes collection maintenance lists.
9. Maintains effective, courteous working relationships with all library customers.
10. Provides basic circulation and registration services to assure patrons ready access to library materials: Checks materials in and out; issues library cards; collects charges; updates customer records in the computer; verbally explains circulation policies and procedures; makes other computer inquiries; and processes patron requests for reserve items.
11. Courteously answers telephone by identifying self and location, and if unable to assist with the request, directs call to the appropriate staff person.
12. Performs other related work and undertakes special projects as assigned.

Work Environment

Work is performed at the Waldo Branch. Workspace is shared with co-workers and patrons from a diverse socio-economic community.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions and job requirements of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

Requirements

1. Demonstrated ability to learn filing order in Dewey Decimal classification system.
2. Demonstrated ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees and the public.
3. Excellent physical stamina (virtually all duties require lifting, walking and/or standing).
4. Demonstrated ability to learn library operations and procedures.
5. Reliable knowledge of alphabet and numbers.
6. Demonstrated basic computer skills with a willingness to learn and keep current with emerging job related technologies.
7. Demonstrated ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
8. Ability to effectively communicate in and understand English is required. Additional consideration will be given to individuals who are proficient in any non-English languages used in Jackson County, MO, including Spanish, American Sign Language, Vietnamese, French, Arabic, and Swahili.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum 9th grade education.
• 16 Years of age.

Kansas City Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.