Substitute Library Assistant

POSITION: Substitute Library Assistant

LOCATION: Springfield-Greene County Library District All Branches

Classification: Part Time

Track: 103

SALARY: $18.11 per hour

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

Two part-time positions variable hours up to 20 hours per week. This position will require work in any of the library branches and departments throughout the District during any open hours. As a condition of employment work schedules will change as necessary to best provide user services and to meet the Librarys responsibility to the citizens of Greene County.

Excellent Part Time Benefits include Paid Time Off and holiday pay. Employee Assistance Program Vision and Dental insurance Telehealth and a retirement savings plan are also available.

This position requires high school graduation completion of a high school equivalent program such as a GED or current enrollment in high school or a high school equivalent program.All candidates for employment must be at least 16 years old.

Education and experience shall be evaluated with regard to recency and quality as well as quantity. Based on the number and quality of applicants applications may be reviewed for qualifications beyond the minimums stated herein.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment

Complete application and submit transcript through our online application process.

Direct questions through e-mail to or call Monday Friday 8:30am 5:00pm.

Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. The Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Summary

The Substitute Library Assistant provides temporary support to library operations in the absence of regular staff members. Responsibilities include assisting patrons with reference and readers advisory services operating circulation systems and shelving materials. The assistant may also help with basic administrative tasks such as processing library cards answering phones and providing general information to library users. Flexibility strong customer service skills and the ability to adapt to varying work environments are essential for success in this role.

Essential Functions

Works on an on-call basis as needed travels to all branches in Greene County as needed

Routinely checks for schedule requests

Responds promptly to schedule requests

May work in any public service department in any branch as needed

Routinely checks in checks out and renews library materials

Issues and renews library cards

Assists patrons with voter registration

Assists patrons with readers advisory information and location of library materials

Assists and instructs patrons in the use of patron access to computers copy machines and other electronic resources and reference materials

Collects overdue fines book deposits and other fees and issues receipts

Routine filing and reshelving

Routine keyboard work computer and typing

Routine telephone communication with public and other branches or departments

Light copy machine maintenance

Interprets and implements the Librarys General Conduct Policy

Timeliness: The employee must be punctual and timely in arriving to work and completing tasks. The employee must also be capable of working all of the hours in their assigned shift.

Ability to work with others and the general public: It is essential that individual who works in this position have the ability to work and interact in a cooperative pleasant and constructive manner with others.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; employee may be required to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Library.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED

Public service experience

Library experience is preferred

Skills/Job Knowledge

Basic knowledge of computer and keyboard skills ability to type 35 wpm

Good communication skills oral and written

Basic knowledge of circulation reference and library functions

Routine clerical and filing skills

Adaptability

Supervision

Supervised by Human Resources Director

Physical Demands

Performs bending squatting kneeling and reaching from floor level to 6 feet in height

Displays good coordination and mobility

Routine lifting of library materials weighing up to 30 lbs.

Uninterrupted standing and walking for lengthy periods

Working Environment

Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general library environment

Miscellaneous Requirement

Must pass a security background check

The vision for the Springfield-Greene County Library is to be a thriving Library that is an integral part of the lives of the community. Library employees will be expected to embrace the following values:

Collaboration: Work in partnership to strengthen our community

Credibility: Be a source of trustworthy and dependable information

Empowerment: Provide the means or ability to accomplish objectives

Excellence: Be the best in everything we do

Inclusion: Invite and welcome

Innovation: Foster new possibilities

Respect: Treat all people with dignity

Required Experience:

Junior IC