Library Assistant

JOB The City of Roanoke is seeking a Library Assistant I to perform clerical work in the public library system.
The successful candidate will charge and discharge library materials, registers patrons, assists in controlling status of materials in circulation; maintain files and records; assist the public in the use of library facilities; locate books, magazines and other materials as requested; and provide general library information.
They will also examine shelves, replaces incorrectly shelved books; inspect and repair library materials; and prepare library materials for circulation.
This position requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training in a clerical environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Library Assistant - Youth Services The City of Roanoke is seeking a Library Assistant to work under the direction of the Manager of Youth Services to provide support for key library efforts with youth.
The successful applicant will work with staff on the Star City Reads initiative to maximize community participation and contributions, while focusing on campaign goals set forth in the community solutions action plan.
Responsibilities include working with the Director of Libraries and Youth Services to oversee volunteers, program planning and reports.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training in a clerical environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience and education on early and childhood literacy preferred.
Technical experience in data entry, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry.
Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment.
By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
This is a non-exempt position.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES SUMMARY Performs clerical work in the public library system.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Charges and discharges library materials, registers patrons, assists in controlling status of materials in circulation Maintains files and recordsAssists the public in the use of library facilitiesLocates books, magazines and other materials as requestedProvides general library informationExamines shelves, replaces incorrectly shelved books Inspects and repairs library materialsProcesses and labels materials for circulationOrders and maintains inventoryPrepares library materials for circulation, bindery and withdrawal from library collectionsAssists staff with Youth and Adult programsDuties as assigned such as security monitoringMay require evening and weekend hours of work.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES?This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writingREASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
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 quite.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description.
A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.