Job Description

Black River Falls Public Library - Library Assistant

Nature of Work

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Assists the Library Director in the operations and activities of the Black River Falls Public Library. Under general supervision, serves library patrons, and performs clerical, computer, and other duties as required.

Examples of Duties

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Provides consistent and enthusiastic service to the public as the first and last point of contact. Utilizes library policies and procedures as guides to find solutions.

Performs service desk procedures such as registering patrons, collecting fines, assisting patrons with interlibrary loan requests, providing reference and referrals, scheduling individuals/groups for meeting rooms, etc.

Promotes an appropriate work environment for fellow co-workers thereby encouraging a positive library experience for co-workers and library patrons.

Maintains confidentiality of patron records.

Processes new youth materials.

Maintains a monthly book display.

Performs circulation tasks such as checking in and out of library materials and assesses the condition of the materials. Prepares and processes daily reports as needed. Performs shelving, shelf reading, facing, and occasional shifting of materials.

Promotes library services and programming, assists with programming and special displays and with outreach programs such as Library to Go.

Assists with processing books: cataloging, labeling, withdrawing.

Repairs library materials and assists with inventory of supplies.

Provides patrons with basic technology assistance, including computers, eBook devices (iPad, Nook, Kindles, etc.), and copier/scanner.

Empties book drop regularly and checks in books.

Assists with sorting of items donated to the library.

Performs light housekeeping and cleaning duties as needed for the staff area and main library.

Performs opening and closing duties.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Computer skills: proficiency with computer software and databases; ability to perform basic troubleshooting and searching; data entry, and limited patron computer assistance.

Ability to operate basic office equipment.

Ability to communicate effectively with staff and the public in person and on the phone.

Adaptable to a variety of situations.

Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.

Ability to meet assignment deadlines by utilizing effective time management skills and communicating concerns with the Library Director

Physical Demands of the Position:

Bending/twisting and reaching.

Lifting and carrying: 50 pounds or less.

Pushing and pulling: loaded book carts, etc.

Sitting, standing, walking, stooping, reaching, kneeling, and crouching.

Occasional travel to meetings outside the library.

Experience / Qualifications:

High school diploma required

Keyboarding and general office experience.

Knowledge of classic and/or current authors is beneficial.

Library experience is beneficial.

This position is part-time and will include day, evening and weekend work. Flexibility to trade shifts with co-workers and cover co-workers' leave time is appreciated.

Starting rate of $13/hour

Reports to the Library Director

DIRECTIONS TO APPLY

Please send resume to c.hart@wrlsweb.org with the subject line "Library Assistant Application".

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Work Location: In person