Substitute - Library Services

Eagle Valley Library District; Eagle (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual pay incentive

Job summary

Eagle Valley Library District is hiring two substitutes to work across all three library branches, with occasional bookmobile shifts. Shifts are on-demand, between 9:00AM - 8:00PM, and substitutes are expected to work at least 200 hours per year, with more hours available.

A bilingual pay incentive of $1 / hour is available. Substitutes perform varied clerical tasks, assist patrons, shelve items, and help with fines and holds services as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and some experience using libraries.
• Good computer skills and ability to learn library systems.
• Cash handling experience and attention to detail.
• Effective communication verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Issue and receive library books and materials at the circulation desk.
• Assist patrons with holds, readers' advisory, and program information.
• Shelve items and carry out basic shelving and movement duties.
• Greet visitors and provide customer service within library guidelines.
• Record statistics and help with fines processing as needed.

Skills

Good computer skills

Detail oriented

Effective communicator

Cash handling experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are hiring TWO substitutes for this posting. Substitutes work in all three library branches. Bookmobile shifts are also occasionally offered. Shifts are on-demand, between 9:00AM - 8:00PM. Substitutes are expected to work at least 200 hours per year, but more hours are available than that. A bilingual pay incentive of $1 / Hour is available.

Position Overview

Substitutes perform varied clerical work in issuing and receiving library books, periodicals and other materials. They assist patrons in the use of library and holds services, gather data for statistical reports, shelve items, and assist in duties for overdue fines. This position requires an understanding of how the library is organized to assist patrons in finding items.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Substitutes are primarily to be scheduled to fill in at the circulation desk at the library. This involves check-outs, check-ins, collecting of fines, gathering statistics, and assisting patrons with directions to more advanced services such as readers' advisory, new library cards and program information. The position also includes the ability to carry and shelve books and other materials, and includes standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching.

• Greets visitors to library
• Provide good customer service to patrons within the library guidelines that adhere to patron privacy and library laws
• A library substitute has and continues to develop a working knowledge of the library collection and its organization
• Call for appropriate support when needed
• Know the basic services the library provides patrons, such as printing from a computer, copying, fax machine and the charges for these services

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Develops a working knowledge about the organization and care of library materials and library services and programs.

Requirements

Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• High school diploma or the equivalent and some experience in using libraries
• Good computer skills
• Knowledge of meeting room policies and procedures
• Cash handling experience
• Detailed oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing and by listening