Job Description

Nature of Work

Under general direction of the Director of Archives and History, the Library Assistant will inform and guide patrons in complying with archives library security and preservation rules and policies in order to maintain the security and preservation of the library\'s collections. Candidate will provide customer service to patrons by photocopying items and collecting payment for photocopies and other items sold by the library, and by providing guidance and assistance to library patrons engaged in genealogical or historical research. Candidate opens the library reading room to the public and closes the reading room at a designated time each day; Greets patrons, provides information on security and preservation rules, policies, and procedures; observes patrons using the library. Candidate provides guidance and assistance to patrons engaged in historical, genealogical research by telephone, email, and in person, or refers patrons to proper staff specialist. Candidate collects and records payment of statutory fees for specific documents; collects and records payment for items sold by the library. Payments may be made by cash, check, or credit/debit card; assist with clerical aspects of library operations, library cataloging and processing of collections; maintain adequate supply of library forms, handouts, and pencils for the library reading room, including filling photocopier toner as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Location: Kanawha County
Number of Vacancies: 1

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Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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Minimum Qualifications

Training: Possession of bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university.

Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in technical or general library work may substitute for the above training on a year-for-year basis.
***DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION***

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