Part-Time Library Technician - Gritters Library and Mountain View Regional Library

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Mountain View Regional and Gritters Library in Cobb County is seeking a part-time Library Technician to assist patrons with online resources and public computers, and to provide circulation services under librarian supervision.

The role involves shelving, processing book donations, daily delivery of materials, and special projects. Excellent communication and computer skills are expected to support busy operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required plus 6+ months public interaction experience.
• 18-hour week including nights and every other Saturday, plus four hours (1:00-5:00p) on scheduled Sundays.
• Excellent computer skills and enjoy assisting patrons with online resources

Responsibilities

• Circulation/information services including: checking books in and out; registering patrons for library cards and voter registration cards.
• Take fines for overdue books and assist in keeping daily statistics.
• Develops and maintains knowledge about library materials, services and programs; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public interaction

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Information

These part-time Library Technician positions are located at the Mountain View Regional and Gritters Library. In this customer service role, the successful candidate will assist patrons in a very busy branch with using online resources and public computers in addition to providing circulation services. They will also be assigned to assist with shelving, processing book donations, processing daily delivery of materials, and special projects under the guidance of librarians. This position requires an 18-hour week, including nights and every other Saturday, plus four hours (1:00-5:00p) on scheduled Sundays.

Essential Functions

Circulation/information services including: checking books in and out; registering patrons for library cards; registering patrons for voter registration cards. Take fines for overdue books. Assist in keeping daily statistics. Develops and maintains a working knowledge about the organization and care of library materials, library services and programs. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required; supplemented by six or more months work experience involving public interaction/customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work independently in a busy environment
• Enjoy working with the public, including strong interpersonal skills
• Applicants should have excellent computer skills and enjoy assisting patrons with our online resources
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.