Temporary PT Library Assistant

City of Foley; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

City of Foley Library is seeking a Library Clerk to provide friendly customer service, assist patrons with locating materials, and support daily library operations in Foley, Alabama.

Responsibilities include circulation tasks, searches, registrations, phone assistance, and handling payments. A High School Diploma with at least 1 year of related experience is required, plus background checks and a pre-employment physical.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 year of related experience.
• Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons in selecting and locating materials.
• Conduct book searches using a computer.
• Register patrons and issue library cards; verify status.
• Explain library services and aid with equipment use.
• Answer phones and relay calls; manage renewals by phone.
• Shelve books and materials; assist with inventory.
• Handle payments for fines and lost items.
• Operate printers, copiers, scanners, and related devices.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Patron assistance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Library catalog system

Printer/Cax

Scanner

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, this position greets patrons and provides multiple levels of customer service. Handles problem situations using library policy. Answers all informational needs of the patrons using books, internet, databases, and other media. Generates reports for requests, overdue, lost items, and holds reports. Assists in inventory, repair, and re-shelving of books. Responsible for opening and closing the library. The work schedule for this position is Saturday 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.

Essential Functions

• Assists patrons in selecting and locating materials.
• Conducts book searches using a computer.
• Registers patrons, issues library cards, and verifies status of existing accounts.
• Explains the use of the library and services.
• Assists patrons in use of technological equipment (fax, copier, printer, e-readers, catalog, scanner, etc.)
• Answers phones, relays calls, renews items by phone, takes messages, and provides information.
• Shelves books, periodicals, media, and other materials daily.
• Handles cash, checks, and credit card machines for payment of overdue fines, lost items, and other payments taken in the library.
• Utilizes and/or operates a variety of equipment and/or machinery to include printer, copier, scanner, fax, Fax 24, and a CD/DVD repair machine.
  

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in a job related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Successful applicants must have a valid driver's license and pass a criminal background check (including driving record) and a pre-employment physical.