Patron-Focused Library Assistant (Flexible Schedule)

La Vergne; La Vergne (TN); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 26.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of La Vergne is seeking a Library Assistant (Full-Time) to help organize the library, assist patrons, and support library services. This 40-hour-per-week position includes one weeknight and alternating Saturdays, working under the supervision of the Library Director.

Responsibilities include circulation and reference desk duties, assisting with research inquiries, shelving, displays, and minor custodial tasks.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license or be able to obtain one in a reasonable period.
• Mathematical ability: calculate fees and copier money and make correct change.
• Time management skills: set priorities and meet assigned deadlines.
• Communication skills, both written and oral
• Reading ability: effectively read and understand information in written form.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.

Aufgaben

• Meet the library’s customer service standards in all interactions with the public and staff.
• Performs circulation and reference desk duties, including, but not limited to, answering phones, assisting patrons, creating library card accounts, checking in and out materials, placing holds, and collecting fees for lost/damaged items.
• Assists patrons with faxes, copies, retrieves prints, and performs basic computer support as requested.
• Comfortable with standard responses to frequently asked questions (FAQs) from the public.
• Able to recommend appropriate reading material based on the customer’s needs.
• Understand and apply knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System when shelving or locating non-fiction materials.
• Understand and utilize the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL)
• Answers directional questions and refers patrons to appropriate personnel.
• Shelves, “shelf reads,” and keeps the library organized and user-friendly, including maintaining library exhibits and displays as requested.
• Performs custodial duties as necessary.
• Occasionally assists with implementing programs and conducting outreach activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Reading ability

Mathematical ability

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

The City of La Vergne is seeking a Library Assistant (Full-Time) to help organize the library, assist patrons, and support library services. This 40-hour-per-week position includes one weeknight and alternating Saturdays, working under the supervision of the Library Director.

Responsibilities include circulation and reference desk duties, assisting with research inquiries, shelving, displays, and minor custodial tasks.