Library Assistant - 29 Hours/Week (Rincon)
Rincon, GA Rincon, GA $12.
99 an hour $12.
99 an hour 1 day ago 1 day ago 1 day ago This job posting will expire 9/28/2023 AT 12:
01 A.
M.
Benefits include paid time off; voluntary dental; vision; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); group and supplemental life insurances; accident insurance; participation in Teachers Retirement System of Georgia-TRSGA 403(b) (mandatory); and EMPOWER 457(b) retirement plans (voluntary); Employee Assistance Program.
Scheduled Hours Per Week:
29 (Part-Time) Hours per Biweekly Pay Period:
58 Pay Grade:
106 / Reports To:
Library Manager Work Location:
Rincon, 105 W.
17th Street, Rincon, GA 31326 Note:
Please remember to log into our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by either creating a new account, if you don't already have one, or logging in under your existing credentials to complete your full Live Oak Public Libraries employment application.
Only employment applications that are 100% complete will be reviewed.
JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision of assigned supervisor, this position is responsible for delivering quality customer service that exceeds patron expectations.
Library Assistants are responsible for performing all duties associated with the general functions of day-to-day tasks in support of public service functions.
Assignments may occasionally involve specialized tasks at library locations, including but not limited to:
circulation support, reference services, planning and instructing library programming or providing support for children's services.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Delivers quality customer service that exceeds patron expectations.
Provides general information and reader advisory, using a variety of print and online resources; elevates questions to appropriate staff as necessary; Provides assistance with general information inquiries and requests.
Performs daily branch opening and closing procedures.
Provides circulation services; staffs information desks as assigned.
Assist with receiving and preparing all library materials as necessary for circulation at the branch level.
Shelves library materials; Maintains shelf appearance by straightening, shifting, and ensuring items are in correct order.
Maintains library materials by mending, shelf reading, and weeding on condition.
Assists with marketing library collection, services, and programs through displays and exhibits.
Assists patrons with basic troubleshooting of common software products, operating systems, browsers, public fax machines, computers, printers, and photocopiers; elevates issues to senior staff as necessary.
Performs cash handling.
Provides assistance in the use of electronic resources.
Provides assistance in the use of basic computer programs (e.
g.
, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, etc.
).
May prepares and presents programming under guidance of supervisor.
May act as Person-In-Charge in the absence of senior staff, as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and
Experience:
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; and six (6) months of customer service experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Requirements:
Familiarity with today's public libraries (services, materials, and programs).
Familiarity of Integrated Library System (PINES preferred).
Experience working in a library or educational environment is preferred.
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid driver's license and insurability required.
Special Requirements:
None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Commitment to exceeding customer expectations.
Strong organizational skills.
Skill in effective communication.
Ability to follow detailed instructions.
Enthusiasm and Flexibility.
Collaboration and Teamwork.
Ability to learn basic library system practices and procedures; and arrangement of materials using Dewey Decimal System.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is typically performed with the employee sitting at a desk, standing for extending periods, or bending/stooping.
The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds routinely, climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time, extended walking within and outside branch locations, reach, bend, and stoop.
Full range of hand and finger motion is required for data entry purposes.
The ability to distinguish color is required for network wiring purposes.
Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
Balancing:
Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
Climbing:
Ascending or stairs, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
Body agility is emphasized.
Manual Dexterity:
Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Hearing:
Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
Kneeling:
Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees Speaking:
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
Standing:
Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Stooping:
Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Walking:
Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a qualifying disability to perform the essential functions of the position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Typical office/library environment.
Some fluctuations in building temperature related to HVAC problems can cause uncomfortable periods of heat or cold.
Some periods of elevated noise levels.
Some stress related to the type of work being performed may be encountered e.
g.
, pressure related to periods of high-volume activity and multiple demands.
Live Oak Public Libraries has the right to revise this job description at any time.
This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
It is the policy of the Library to provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer/employee relations without discrimination.
Delivers quality customer service that exceeds patron expectations.
Provides general information and reader advisory, using a variety of print and online resources; elevates questions to appropriate staff as necessary; Provides assistance with general information inquiries and requests.
Performs daily branch opening and closing procedures.
Provides circulation services; staffs information desks as assigned.
Assist with receiving and preparing all library materials as necessary for circulation at the branch level.
Shelves library materials; Maintains shelf appearance by straightening, shifting, and ensuring items are in correct order.
Maintains library materials by mending, shelf reading, and weeding on condition.
Assists with marketing library collection, services, and programs through displays and exhibits.
Assists patrons with basic troubleshooting of common software products, operating systems, browsers, public fax machines, computers, printers, and photocopiers; elevates issues to senior staff as necessary.
Performs cash handling.
Provides assistance in the use of electronic resources.
Provides assistance in the use of basic computer programs (e.
g.
, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, etc.
).
May prepares and presents programming under guidance of supervisor.
May act as Person-In-Charge in the absence of senior staff, as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Familiarity with today's public libraries (services, materials, and programs).
Familiarity of Integrated Library System (PINES preferred).
Experience working in a library or educational environment is preferred.
Valid driver's license and insurability required.
Commitment to exceeding customer expectations.
Strong organizational skills.
Skill in effective communication.
Ability to follow detailed instructions.
Enthusiasm and Flexibility.
Collaboration and Teamwork.
Ability to learn basic library system practices and procedures; and arrangement of materials using Dewey Decimal System.
Balancing:
Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
Climbing:
Ascending or stairs, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
Body agility is emphasized.
Manual Dexterity:
Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Hearing:
Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
Kneeling:
Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees Speaking:
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
Standing:
Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Stooping:
Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Walking:
Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
99 an hour $12.
99 an hour 1 day ago 1 day ago 1 day ago This job posting will expire 9/28/2023 AT 12:
01 A.
M.
Benefits include paid time off; voluntary dental; vision; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); group and supplemental life insurances; accident insurance; participation in Teachers Retirement System of Georgia-TRSGA 403(b) (mandatory); and EMPOWER 457(b) retirement plans (voluntary); Employee Assistance Program.
Scheduled Hours Per Week:
29 (Part-Time) Hours per Biweekly Pay Period:
58 Pay Grade:
106 / Reports To:
Library Manager Work Location:
Rincon, 105 W.
17th Street, Rincon, GA 31326 Note:
Please remember to log into our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by either creating a new account, if you don't already have one, or logging in under your existing credentials to complete your full Live Oak Public Libraries employment application.
Only employment applications that are 100% complete will be reviewed.
JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision of assigned supervisor, this position is responsible for delivering quality customer service that exceeds patron expectations.
Library Assistants are responsible for performing all duties associated with the general functions of day-to-day tasks in support of public service functions.
Assignments may occasionally involve specialized tasks at library locations, including but not limited to:
circulation support, reference services, planning and instructing library programming or providing support for children's services.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Delivers quality customer service that exceeds patron expectations.
Provides general information and reader advisory, using a variety of print and online resources; elevates questions to appropriate staff as necessary; Provides assistance with general information inquiries and requests.
Performs daily branch opening and closing procedures.
Provides circulation services; staffs information desks as assigned.
Assist with receiving and preparing all library materials as necessary for circulation at the branch level.
Shelves library materials; Maintains shelf appearance by straightening, shifting, and ensuring items are in correct order.
Maintains library materials by mending, shelf reading, and weeding on condition.
Assists with marketing library collection, services, and programs through displays and exhibits.
Assists patrons with basic troubleshooting of common software products, operating systems, browsers, public fax machines, computers, printers, and photocopiers; elevates issues to senior staff as necessary.
Performs cash handling.
Provides assistance in the use of electronic resources.
Provides assistance in the use of basic computer programs (e.
g.
, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, etc.
).
May prepares and presents programming under guidance of supervisor.
May act as Person-In-Charge in the absence of senior staff, as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and
Experience:
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; and six (6) months of customer service experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Requirements:
Familiarity with today's public libraries (services, materials, and programs).
Familiarity of Integrated Library System (PINES preferred).
Experience working in a library or educational environment is preferred.
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid driver's license and insurability required.
Special Requirements:
None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Commitment to exceeding customer expectations.
Strong organizational skills.
Skill in effective communication.
Ability to follow detailed instructions.
Enthusiasm and Flexibility.
Collaboration and Teamwork.
Ability to learn basic library system practices and procedures; and arrangement of materials using Dewey Decimal System.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is typically performed with the employee sitting at a desk, standing for extending periods, or bending/stooping.
The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds routinely, climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time, extended walking within and outside branch locations, reach, bend, and stoop.
Full range of hand and finger motion is required for data entry purposes.
The ability to distinguish color is required for network wiring purposes.
Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
Balancing:
Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
Climbing:
Ascending or stairs, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
Body agility is emphasized.
Manual Dexterity:
Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Hearing:
Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
Kneeling:
Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees Speaking:
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
Standing:
Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Stooping:
Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Walking:
Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a qualifying disability to perform the essential functions of the position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Typical office/library environment.
Some fluctuations in building temperature related to HVAC problems can cause uncomfortable periods of heat or cold.
Some periods of elevated noise levels.
Some stress related to the type of work being performed may be encountered e.
g.
, pressure related to periods of high-volume activity and multiple demands.
Live Oak Public Libraries has the right to revise this job description at any time.
This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
It is the policy of the Library to provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer/employee relations without discrimination.
Delivers quality customer service that exceeds patron expectations.
Provides general information and reader advisory, using a variety of print and online resources; elevates questions to appropriate staff as necessary; Provides assistance with general information inquiries and requests.
Performs daily branch opening and closing procedures.
Provides circulation services; staffs information desks as assigned.
Assist with receiving and preparing all library materials as necessary for circulation at the branch level.
Shelves library materials; Maintains shelf appearance by straightening, shifting, and ensuring items are in correct order.
Maintains library materials by mending, shelf reading, and weeding on condition.
Assists with marketing library collection, services, and programs through displays and exhibits.
Assists patrons with basic troubleshooting of common software products, operating systems, browsers, public fax machines, computers, printers, and photocopiers; elevates issues to senior staff as necessary.
Performs cash handling.
Provides assistance in the use of electronic resources.
Provides assistance in the use of basic computer programs (e.
g.
, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, etc.
).
May prepares and presents programming under guidance of supervisor.
May act as Person-In-Charge in the absence of senior staff, as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Familiarity with today's public libraries (services, materials, and programs).
Familiarity of Integrated Library System (PINES preferred).
Experience working in a library or educational environment is preferred.
Valid driver's license and insurability required.
Commitment to exceeding customer expectations.
Strong organizational skills.
Skill in effective communication.
Ability to follow detailed instructions.
Enthusiasm and Flexibility.
Collaboration and Teamwork.
Ability to learn basic library system practices and procedures; and arrangement of materials using Dewey Decimal System.
Balancing:
Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
Climbing:
Ascending or stairs, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
Body agility is emphasized.
Manual Dexterity:
Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Hearing:
Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
Kneeling:
Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees Speaking:
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
Standing:
Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Stooping:
Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Walking:
Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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