PT REFERENCE ASST

Pickens County EnerGov Citizen Self‑Service Portal; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pickens County Library System is seeking a part-time Reference Assistant to staff the reference desk, assist the public, and provide guidance on academic, community, historical, governmental, and other topics.

The role includes handling routine clerical tasks, operating library systems and equipment, supervising volunteers, and assisting in training staff as needed; a relevant degree and one year of experience are required, plus a valid state driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of related work experience.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes assigned branch or department performs related security procedures.
• In charge of branch library or department in the absence of supervising Librarian.
• Assists the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Receives and responds to public inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints in areas of responsibility.
• Staffs the public service desks.
• Interprets Library policies and procedures to the public
• Provides answers to reference questions; directs patron to appropriate informational resources and/or assists patron in researching topics as necessary.
• Assists library patrons in using various resources and equipment of the library, including computer hardware, software and Internet.
• Performs shelf maintenance including shelving materials and shelf reading.
• Assists in training new or volunteer staff assigned.
• Maintains accurate and up to date records, and prepares a variety of routine reports as required.
• Keeps supervisor informed of all issues and concerns encountered.
• Receives and deposits monies using the cash register; generates receipts and reconciles money daily; prepares reporting paperwork. Trains, assigns, and supervises volunteers.
• Coordinates and moderates the monthly True Crime Book Club.
• Assists with minor trouble shooting for Library’s automation systems.
• Assists co-workers with duties as required.
• Performs routine clerical work as required, including but not limited to entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, assembling materials, answering the telephone, typing reports and correspondence, etc.
• Attends continuing education classes, meetings, seminars, conferences, and/or workshops to enhance job knowledge and skills.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited college or university

Job description

JOB TITLE: REFERENCE ASSISTANT (Part-Time)

PICKENS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB

The purpose of the class is to perform specialized, advanced para-professional library work in assigned service or administrative area of the County Library, staff the Library’s reference desk and provide information or guidance regarding academic, community, historical, governmental, and other topics, and to perform routine library functions and clerical work as required. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed, develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class.Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Opens and closes assigned branch or department performs related security procedures.
• In charge of branch library or department in the absence of supervising Librarian.
• Assists the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Receives and responds to public inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints in areas of responsibility.
• Staffs the public service desks.
• Interprets Library policies and procedures to the public
• Provides answers to reference questions; directs patron to appropriate informational resources and/or assists patron in researching topics as necessary.
• Assists library patrons in using various resources and equipment of the library, including computer hardware, software and Internet.
• Performs shelf maintenance including shelving materials and shelf reading.
• Assists in training new or volunteer staff assigned.
• Maintains accurate and up to date records, and prepares a variety of routine reports as required.
• Keeps supervisor informed of all issues and concerns encountered.
• Receives and deposits monies using the cash register; generates receipts and reconciles money daily; prepares reporting paperwork. Trains, assigns, and supervises volunteers.
• Coordinates and moderates the monthly True Crime Book Club.
• Assists with minor trouble shooting for Library’s automation systems.
• Assists co-workers with duties as required.
• Performs routine clerical work as required, including but not limited to entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, assembling materials, answering the telephone, typing reports and correspondence, etc.
• Attends continuing education classes, meetings, seminars, conferences, and/or workshops to enhance job knowledge and skills.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS:

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

INVOLVEMENT WITH DATA, PEOPLE, AND THINGS

DATA INVOLVEMENT: Requires gathering, organizing, analyzing, examining, or evaluating data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information.

PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT: Requires giving information, guidance, or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants.

INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS: Requires handling or using machines, tools or equipment requiring moderate instruction and experience, such as complex computer database software.

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

REASONING REQUIREMENTS: Requires performing semi-skilled work involving set procedures and rules but with frequent problems.

MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires using addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculating ratios, rates and percentages.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Requires reading technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires doing specialized technical or entry-level professional work requiring general understanding of operating policies and procedures and their application to problems not previously encountered; application of specialized technical or professional principles and practices or the use of a wide range of administrative methods in the solution of problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE PREPARATION

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: One (1) year of related work experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Must possess a valid state driver's license.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS: Requires light work that involves walking or standing much of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy. Must be able to lift 25 pounds and meet other physical demands of shelving books and materials, including pushing loaded book trucks; stooping, bending or stretching.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: The job risks exposure to no known environmental hazards.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking ability, and color perception.

JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS

JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS: Responsible for guiding others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Pickens County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Position : 540029

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : PICKENS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM