Library Assistant II Crescent
Library Assistant II Crescent
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20-04-2025
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Job Description
Under the direction of the Branch Assistant and supervision of the Library Department Supervisor the Library Assistant II performs clerical and paraprofessional duties in the operation of a Branch Library. This position is parttime or substitutebased supporting daily library functions and assisting patrons across all age groups.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following list is not intended to be allinclusive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
- Remain up to date on library policies and procedures particularly those related to branch operations.
- Assist with planning and facilitating programs for children teens and adults.
- Provide courteous and helpful assistance to patrons seeking materials information or help with library technologies.
- Support patrons with impairments by helping them locate accessible and appropriate resources.
- Contact patrons regarding reserved overdue or damaged materials in a professional manner.
- Record and maintain daily library usage statistics.
- Charge and discharge library materials; reshelve items; issue library cards in accordance with eligibility guidelines.
- Maintain a clean organized and welcoming library environment; ensure bookshelves furniture and displays are orderly and appealing.
- Notify appropriate personnel in the event of an emergency.
- Assist with weeding outdated or worn materials from the collection under direction of the Branch Assistant.
- Analytical Thinking: Applies logic and experience to support decisionmaking.
- Continuous Learning: Engages in ongoing development and shares knowledge with peers.
- Job Knowledge: Demonstrates a solid understanding of library systems and operations.
- Technology Use: Utilizes current technologies effectively and adapts to new systems.
- Problem Solving: Resolves issues efficiently including during emotionally charged interactions.
- Project Management: Meets project goals within time and budget constraints.
- Customer Service: Provides responsive and respectful support to library users.
- Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Collaboration: Works well in team settings values input from others and contributes to shared goals.
- Customer Focus: Prioritizes user needs and strives to enhance patron experience.
- Adaptability: Responds well to shifting priorities unexpected events and change.
- Professionalism: Maintains appropriate attire and conduct; reliable and punctual.
- Dependability: Follows through on tasks takes responsibility for outcomes and keeps supervisors informed.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Training Period
Over 3 months up to and including 6 months (excluding the orientation time required of a fully qualified worker to become accustomed to the special conditions of any new job).
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in oneonone and small group situations to customers clients and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add and subtract twodigit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement volume and distance.
Computer Skills
Ability to use email web browsers search engines and word processing software. Ability to learn to use new software.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates Licenses Registrations
Current Oregon Driver License
Physical Demands: This role requires frequent standing walking sitting hand use reaching and effective communication. Occasionally you may need to climb balance stoop kneel crouch crawl or use the senses of taste or smell. The ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds is sometimes necessary. Vision requirements include close distance color peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
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