Description of Position

HIRING RATE: $12.80

Performs non-exempt work requiring understanding of a specific function or body of knowledge, including a variety of physical and automated tasks to facilitate library operations.

Clerical
Duties require some exercise of judgment under general supervision, as well as applying skills and knowledge of bookkeeping, cash handling, inventory, and assisting faculty, staff, students, and the general public.

- Registering library patrons and other data entry as assigned
- Checking materials in and out, collects fines and other payments

Technical
- Registers library patrons and other data entry as assigned
- Checks materials in and out, collects fines and other payments

Informational
- Assists with patron requests (phone and in-person)
- Provides directional assistance

Security
- Opens/closes building as required
- Reports security violations (destruction of library materials, theft, etc.) to senior staff member

Other
- Assists with special projects as needed
- Other related duties as assigned

This is a temporary part-time position working 0-19 hours per week as scheduled. Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.Minimum Expectations & Requirements

- High School graduate or GED equivalent
- At least two years of employment in a customer service field
- Strong interpersonal communication skill to interact with staff, students, faculty, and general library users
- Ability to display a positive outlook and willingness to appreciate differences in individuals
- Computer literacy (familiarity with Internet, email, word processing and spreadsheet software)
- Ability to prioritize duties
- Problem solver
- Detail oriented
- Ability to work independently and as a team player
- Physical ability as described in Essential Functions

Preferred Skills & Abilities

- Associate's degree or above
- Two years of work experience in a library environment
- Experience with a library automation system
- Task orientated (prioritizes and adheres to deadlines)
- Work experience in a community college/higher education environment

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed 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.

Regular attendance as scheduled is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms, in addition to using handheld scanning equipment. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk and occasionally climb on a step stool. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift, push/pull, and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.