Public Services Associate (BKM) /Part-time

ADP, Inc.; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Lane Public Library in Hamilton, OH is seeking a Public Services Associate for the Bookmobile program on a part-time basis. The role serves the community by delivering library materials and assisting customers.

Responsibilities include customer service, clerical tasks, circulation duties, and driving the bookmobile; requires evenings/weekends and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to locate library resources and assist patrons effectively.
• Experience with planning programs, outreach activities, displays, and tours.
• Proficiency with basic clerical tasks and data entry.
• Familiarity with circulation desk procedures and patron records.
• Ability to handle fines, fees, and cash responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Offers consistently excellent customer service.
• Assists and instructs customers in locating and using library resources and services, refers to colleagues as needed.
• Assists with planning programs, outreach activities, exhibits, displays and tours; presents programs under the supervision of the Bookmobile Manager.
• Performs routine clerical tasks (e.g., enters data, maintains supply inventory, etc.)
• Performs circulation desk routines, registers and maintains patron circulation records, prepares library cards, checks library materials in and out
• Performs circulation money procedures, collects fines and fees, balances cash drawers
• Prepares reserve holds and transfers items to other locations
• Routes, shelves and retrieves books and other library materials for customer use
• Prepares teacher collections as assigned
• Drives bookmobiles and van; delivers materials as scheduled
• Serves on various teams and committees
• Keeps up with e-mail and information posted on the staff site

Skills

Customer service

Resource location

Planning programs

Clerical tasks

Circulation desk duties

Cash handling

Education

High School diploma

Some college coursework

Job description

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Public Services Associate (BKM) /Part-time

Hamilton, OH, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1009

Part - Time Vacancy (25 hours/week)

Bookmobile - The Lane Libraries

POSITION DESCRIPTION

As defined by its Board of Trustees, the mission of the Lane Public Library (LPL) and its staff members is “to provide and promote library resources to meet the educational, recreational, cultural, civic, and informational needs of the library’s service area.”

TITLE:

Public Services Associate

GRADE:

3

REPORTS TO:

Bookmobile Manager FLSA: Non-Exempt

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Offers consistently excellent customer service
• Assists and instructs customers in locating and using library resources and services, refers to colleagues as needed
• Assists with planning programs, outreach activities, exhibits, displays and tours; presents programs under the supervision of the Bookmobile Manager
• Performs routine clerical tasks (e.g., enters data, maintains supply inventory, etc.)
• Performs circulation desk routines, registers and maintains patron circulation records, prepares library cards, checks library materials in and out
• Performs circulation money procedures, collects fines and fees, balances cash drawers
• Prepares reserve holds and transfers items to other locations
• Routes, shelves and retrieves books and other library materials for customer use
• Prepares teacher collections as assigned
• Drives bookmobiles and van; delivers materials as scheduled
• Serves on various teams and committees
• Keeps up with e-mail and information posted on the staff site

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Organizes, analyzes, and prioritizes work skillfully and efficiently
• Operates library computers and business equipment
• Works independently with appropriate training and supervision
• Maintains professionalism and adheres to library policies and staff code

REQUIRED EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma plus some college coursework or post high school certification
• Some clerical experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Works assigned schedule, which includes evenings and weekends
• Assists other agencies/departments, as needed
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Must pass criminal and BMV background checks

SALARY:

Part-time, 25 hours per week. Hourly rate: $16.39.