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Posted 1 October 2011

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Timberland Regional Library

Deadline: 14 October

Timberland Regional Library
Human Resources Department
415 Tumwater Blvd SW
Tumwater, WA 98501
360-943-5001
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
September 30, 2011
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Lacey, WA
Position Information: Grade 24
20 hours/week (.50 FTE)
Position Code: LA241000-03 (Include on your application and mailing envelope)
Hiring Salary: $8.67 per hour
Closing Date: October 14, 2011 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 www.TRL.org
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:
The schedule for this position includes evenings & weekends and is subject to change, based on library needs.
GENERAL PURPOSE: Under direct supervision, performs routine manual work and a variety of basic clerical functions for area of assignment within the Timberland Regional Library District.
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.
• Processes, sorts, organizes, and shelves assigned library materials including books, magazines, newspapers, CD’s, DVD’s, and video tapes.
• Monitors and empties book drops; returns books to circulation area for processing.
• Sorts library materials received from other libraries and the Service Center.
• Prepares magazines, newspapers, and/or other library items for shelving.
• Identifies, pulls, and deletes out of date magazines from the library collection.
• Conducts searches and pulls claims return, missing, and transit list items.
• Locates, pulls, and processes library materials requested by library patrons.
• Prepares and packages library materials for mailing and/or delivery by courier.
• Performs daily shelf reading and maintains assigned library sections.
• Monitors, arranges, straightens, and shifts library materials.
• Assists in repairing, cleaning, replacing, or culling damaged/soiled library items as assigned.
• Responds to general inquiries and provides assistance to library patrons.
• Participates and assists with setting up library programs as assigned.
• Provides assistance in maintaining library facilities and equipment including straightening tables/chairs, cleaning computer equipment, and refilling copiers and printers with paper.
• May perform library opening and closing duties as required.
• May process, distribute, and/or deliver library mail to the post office.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Some High School or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
Depending on area of assignment, a valid Washington Driver’s License may be required.
Required Knowledge of:
• Basic library terminology, practices, and procedures.
• The Dewey Decimal System.
• Methods for processing and shelving library materials.
• General library equipment and standard computer software applications.
• Customer service standards and procedures.
Required Skill in:
• Performing a variety of general clerical library functions.
• Filing numerically and alphabetically.
• Utilizing the Dewey Decimal System.
• Maintaining assigned library materials and equipment.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other library and department staff and the general public.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
• Work is performed in library environment.
• Subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, and lifting of objects up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to push/pull loaded library carts and lift/carry library materials.