Library Assistant (Full-time) job in Anacortes
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Employer: | City of Anacortes |
Job category: | Miscellaneous |
Employment type: | Full time |
Salary and benefits: | Regular full-time, non-exempt, WA State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Insurance Benefits. |
Location | |
County: | Skagit |
City: | Anacortes |
Zip code: | 98221 |
Map: | Anacortes, WA 98221, USA (Show on map) |
Contact info | |
Fax: | (360) 299-1982 |
Description | |
To learn more and apply go to: www.anacorteswa.gov/jobs JOB TITLE: Library Assistant DEPARTMENT: Library REPORTS TO: Public Services Manager or Librarian FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Responsible for Library public or technical day-to-day service functions with specialty skills in either or both areas. The position serves as customer service representative, helps present a positive library image, participates in Library staff meetings, and assists in the development and implementation of innovative services. LEVEL OF AUTHORITY: Performs duties based on established policies and procedures. Errors in judgment could impact the Library’s resources and public acceptance of programs, protection of customer confidentiality, personnel, and facilities. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily in an indoor office setting. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties and responsibilities shown in these sections are intended to recognize the functions common to public services and technical services positions as well as the specialty areas applicable to each position. Examples of common duties and responsibilities: 1. Facilitate and help day-to-day public service and technical service communications, work flow, training, cross training functions, and serve as a resource on Library and specialty areas policies and procedures to new Library Assistants, Pages, Docents, and Volunteers. Examples of responsibilities for public services: 1. Help customers with Library locations and procedures, perform check outs, and update customer records on the computer. Examples of specialty area duties and responsibilities for public services: 1. Provide prompt, accurate public assistance, including all ages programming and collection assistance such as Children’s Library readers advisory and reference questions, and assist in developing and implementing children’s reading, craft and story time programs. Examples of responsibilities for technical services: 1. Perform receiving duties such as checking incoming orders and packing invoices, loading carts, identifying damaged books or other materials and doing returns, interfacing with adult or children’s librarians, or setting up processing slips and updating databases. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS: QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Prefer one to two years of customer service and problem solving related experience or equivalent. Prior library related experience preferred. Physical Ability to: 1. Communicate effectively, patiently and courteously with City employees, customers and other community members and be responsible for protection of customer confidentiality. Use of Tools and Equipment Office and library equipment, such as; cash register, computer, smart phone, laptop/tablet, paper cutter, fax, copier, and telephone. May use various tools for book and other library material repair. OTHER: Pursuant to the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act, RCW 43.43.830 through 43.43.845, background investigations will be conducted on all City of Anacortes Library prospective employees, volunteers, and docents who will or may have unsupervised access to children under sixteen years of age, developmentally disabled persons, or vulnerable adults. The background check is for initial employment decisions only. As an absolute condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a drug-free workplace agreement and an agreement not to use tobacco products of any kind while on the job. The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or provide relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload. Following an offer of employment, and prior to starting work, individuals may be required to have a pre-employment physical examination by a physician designated by the City of Anacortes. The examination will be paid for the by the City. Satisfactory clearance to perform essential job functions will be required for employment.
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