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HANCOCK COUNTYPUBLIC LIBRARY
POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:  Library Assistant - Sugar Creek Branch
REPORTS TO: Branch Manager
HOURS – Part Time 16 Hours per Week

Daytime and evening availability is needed for this position.  This position also requires some weekend shifts.

General Summary:
Performs circulation and clerical functions to serve the Library’s patrons in a friendly manner and to maintain circulation of the Library’s various materials.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Greets and assists patrons in meeting their needs during their visit to the Library, including utilizing the computer system to circulate outgoing materials and check in incoming materials. (E)
2. Performs other patron services to include doing computer searches to locate materials, putting items on reserve and notifying when available, and registering patrons for new or renewed library cards. (E)
3. Performs various activities to maintain the organizational aspects of the summer reading club including registering patrons, keeping records of reading activity and issuing prizes.
4. Assists with children patrons as needed; may help with summer craft programs and pre-school story times.
5. Maintains a positive and friendly attitude when dealing with the public. (E)
6. Performs functions to keep library materials organized, including arranging books for proper shelving and searching shelves for overdue books.
7. Performs various clerical tasks including answering the phone, collecting fees for overdue materials and reporting daily statistics; attends monthly staff and department meetings; may take meeting minutes.
8. Performs other functions assigned to position to insure effective and smooth continuity of operations and transactions in the best interest of the Library.
9. May be responsible for closing of library in the absence of Branch Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Previous library experience preferred but not required
3. Ability to deal pleasantly, patiently, sensitively and tactfully with the public
4. Computer aptitude
5. Ability to operate basic office equipment
6. Ability to deal with regular interruptions and multiple tasks
7. Detail-oriented

Working Conditions:

• Normal library working conditions
• Light to medium lifting, bending, reaching, stooping or kneeling regularly
• Occasional stress due to dealing with irate patrons
• Regular use of computer and associated eye strain and fatigue

Supervision Received:

Occasional supervision; most duties are related, and work is performed following standard instructions and procedures. Unusual problems are referred to supervisor, frequently with suggestions for correction.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

(E):  Essential functions, requirements or conditions necessary and core to the operation and which cannot be performed or addressed by any other individual or position.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and requirements.