Jobs

Posted 7 March 2010

Library Assistant, Senior
Timberland Regional Library

Deadline: 19 March

Library Assistant, Senior
Westport, WA
Position Information: Grade 40
20 hours/week (.50 FTE)
Position Code: WE401027-01 (Include on your application and mailing envelope)
Hiring Salary: $13.21 per hour
Closing Date: March 19, 2010 at 5pm
Benefits: Employee Assistance Program
Medical, dental, vision, life & long-term disability insurance available.
Washington State Public Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation & Flexible Benefits Plans Available
Paid Sick, Vacation & 13 Holidays

To Apply: Obtain “Application for Employment” Materials:
Online at http://www.trlib.org/employme.htm
At the Administrative Service Center (see address below)
At your local Timberland Regional Library
Submit Materials to:
Timberland Regional Library Administrative Service Center
Attn: Human Resources
415 Tumwater Blvd SW
Tumwater, WA 98501
Application materials must be RECEIVED at the Administrative Service Center by 5pm on the closing date.
No emailed or faxed materials accepted.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Schedule includes evenings and weekends and may change, based on library needs.
GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs a variety of reference, reader advisory, and circulation functions in support of community library operations for the Timberland Regional Library District; may supervise the work activities of assigned library personnel and/or assume supervision of library operations in absence of the Supervisor or Librarian.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
• Staffs public services desk and interacts with patrons in-person, by telephone, or electronically.
• Responds to inquiries and provides customer service and assistance to library patrons.
• Performs a variety of circulation duties; checks books in and out, receives hold requests, processes library card applications; collects fees for late/damaged library materials, and answers incoming phone calls.
• Conducts reference interviews to determine reader advisory/reference requirements of patrons.
• Educates and advises patrons in the use of library computers, databases, and equipment.
• Provides reference referrals and/or assists patrons in accessing desired library materials.
• Interprets and explains library rules, policies, and procedures to the public.
• Assists in ensuring the delivery of high quality library services to the local community.
• Processes, sorts, organizes, and shelves assigned library materials including books, magazines, newspapers, CD’s, DVD’s, and/or video tapes.
• Checks-in returned materials, book drop items, inter-library loan materials, and donations.
• Straightens, organizes, rearranges, and shifts books and other library materials.
• Participates in repairing, recovering, and cleaning damaged/soiled library items as assigned.
• Conducts searches in relation to hold, claims return, missing, and/or transit list items; locates and pulls related items.
• Prepares and packages library materials for mailing and/or delivery by courier.
• Creates and maintains assigned library book displays, bulletin boards, and display cases.
• Provides general assistance with setting up programming events and posting program flyers.
• Presents and/or participates in assigned library programs.
• Assists with maintaining library facilities and equipment; troubleshoots and/or coordinates the repair of library equipment.
• May assist in ordering library supplies and maintaining supply inventories.
• May provide assistance in training and/or supervising the activities of assigned library personnel and volunteers.
• May supervise library operations in absence of Supervisor/Librarian.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent, and two years community library experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
• Depending on area of assignment, a valid Washington Driver’s License may be required.
Required Knowledge of:
• Community library operations, programs, and services.
• Policies and procedures relative to library operations.
• Reference and circulation processes and procedures.
• Programming and community outreach activities.
• Library computer systems, databases, and software.
• Customer service standards and procedures.
Required Skill in:
• Coordinating and performing a variety of library functions.
• Conducting reference, reader advisory, and circulation duties.
• Providing support in relation to branch operations for area of assignment.
• Assisting in ensuring the delivery of quality library services/programs to the community.
• Providing customer service, instruction, and assistance to library patrons.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff, other branch libraries, community groups, library patrons, and the general public.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
• Work is performed in a library environment.
• Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to push/pull library carts and lift/carry library materials.