Job description
Provides general assistance to patrons at the circulation desk.
Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge and Skills: Requires general office and computer skills. Requires the ability to independently perform the duties of the position efficiently and effectively. Requires the ability to operate library equipment including personal computer, printer, photocopier, book scanner, etc. Requires the ability to read, understand and follow well-defined policies and procedures relating to job duties. Requires the ability to provide effective customer service and communicate with patrons and staff in a manner which meets their needs and reflects positively on the library and the college.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge and Skills: Requires general office and computer skills. Requires the ability to independently perform the duties of the position efficiently and effectively. Requires the ability to operate library equipment including personal computer, printer, photocopier, book scanner, etc. Requires the ability to read, understand and follow well-defined policies and procedures relating to job duties. Requires the ability to provide effective customer service and communicate with patrons and staff in a manner which meets their needs and reflects positively on the library and the college.
Knowledge of the practices of library operations including integrated library systems and/or use of databases desirable. Previous experience working in a library is preferred. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Physical Skills and Abilities: Position involves light to medium work including walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, carrying and lifting of lightweight materials (less than 10 pounds) Requires pushing of book carts (about 50 pounds).
Working Conditions: Work is performed in a library setting with minimal exposure to health and safety hazards. There is frequent customer contact. Considerable time is spent working at a computer.
Essential Duties:
Working Conditions: Work is performed in a library setting with minimal exposure to health and safety hazards. There is frequent customer contact. Considerable time is spent working at a computer.
Assists in circulation services by checking out library materials to library users, checking in and shelving library materials, straightening and inventorying library shelves, searching for materials, accepting interlibrary loan and reserve requests, and registering new library users. Receive shipments from other libraries in the Linn Libraries Consortium. Prepare and route materials to other libraries in the Linn Libraries Consortium and also to LB instructional centers.
Answers routine questions about the library requiring basic knowledge of library operations and systems, computers and photocopiers, and location of materials. Refers complex reference questions and problems to a librarian.
Assists in maintaining order in the library by tidying, dusting, cleaning surfaces, refilling printer/photocopier paper, and changing printer cartridges.
Assists as needed in technical services by processing library materials (applying stamps, labels, barcodes, etc.) disposing of withdrawn materials, and repairing damaged materials.
Assists library staff with other duties as required. May cover basic library operations while staff attend meetings.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Applicant Instructions:
Answers routine questions about the library requiring basic knowledge of library operations and systems, computers and photocopiers, and location of materials. Refers complex reference questions and problems to a librarian.
Assists in maintaining order in the library by tidying, dusting, cleaning surfaces, refilling printer/photocopier paper, and changing printer cartridges.
Assists as needed in technical services by processing library materials (applying stamps, labels, barcodes, etc.) disposing of withdrawn materials, and repairing damaged materials.
Assists library staff with other duties as required. May cover basic library operations while staff attend meetings.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Please complete the online application and upload or attach the following required documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. In order to be considered, your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
U.S. Veterans must attach proof of honorable discharge (Form DD-214, Copy 4) to their application to qualify for veteran’s consideration.
Proposed Start Date: 02/06/2023 Full-time or Part-time Part-time Number of hours/week: 12 Work Schedule: Varies Posting Date: 01/13/2023 Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Special Notes to Applicants:
As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.
LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.
LBCC offers a pay incentive to eligible employees who demonstrate proficiency in conversational Spanish when evaluated and formally certified by a college-approved professional or agency. Eligibility to apply for and receive bilingual pay incentives for Spanish and languages other than English are subject to the provisions of Administrative Rule 6025-06. For more detailed information, please review the LBCC Bilingual Pay Incentive Administrative Policy .
Salary Grade 10 Salary/Rate
$13.50 per hour
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