Seasonal Library Intern - 20hrswk Summer Employment
Seasonal Library Intern - 20hrswk Summer Employment
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USD 12 - 12
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Job Description
Description
Under the close supervision of Regional Managers will perform general duties to support branch operations and library initiatives such as shelving support of programming and outreach endeavors during the summer season.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Shelve and shelf read all library materials.
- Move large quantities of materials from place to place for purposes of preparing to shelve or to shelve.
- Place materials in alphabetical order for shelving.
- Check books periodicals audio visual equipment and other library material for damage.
- Holds Shelves maintenance.
- Assist patrons with basic library questions (find collections use the catalog print materials/use copy machine hand off to staff for help with accounts).
- Help promote KDL services at Outreach events and activities by assisting with the following forms of patron support:
- Issuing Library Cards
- Programs
- Accessing digital Collections
- EReader usage
- BookMyne app.
- Assist with Summer Reading program activities as needed.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Physical agility to push/pull fully loaded book carts/trucks weighing up to 150 pounds retrieve or place materials above shoulder or below knee level and lift/carry materials/furniture weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to follow oral and written directions.
- Ability to learn library book shelving system and sort/file materials alphabetically.
- Communication skills necessary to deal with the public in a courteous and cooperative manner.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) desired.
- Access to reliable transportation to and from work.
- Visual acuity required to accurately read written materials.
Additional Information
- Generally will work within a normal office environment with minimal discomfort due to extreme temperatures dust and noise.
- Occasional exposure to out of doors during programming and outreach events.
- Work hours may be varied including evenings and weekend hours.
- Frequent sitting/standing in one position for extended periods of time.
Kent District Library has received the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service the nations highest honor given for making significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. Kent District Library was one of five public library award recipients representing institutions that provide dynamic programming and services that exceed expected levels of service to bring about change that touches the lives of individuals and helps communities thrive.To learn more about working at Kent District Library check out our video:
The library employment environment typically requires extensive computer keyboard and mouse activity inperson electronic and telephone communication skills. Meeting attendance at various branch and service center locations is expected; selfidentified mode of transportation is required. The preparation loading and carrying or moving of materials is commonly required for all KDL positions. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Recruiting and hiring practices are based solely on jobrelated criteria. If you require assistance or special accommodations during any part of the application process contact the Human Resources Department at or.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Temp
