DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Assists customers with services/equipment, programs and facilities; instructs patrons on how to use reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems; locates library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures.

Performs circulation desk duties such as checking library materials in and out, collecting fines or fees, issuing library cards, identifying service needs or locating missing materials, answering routine inquiries and referring patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians.

Maintains records of items received, stored, issued, and returned and files catalog cards according to system used; processes new and donated materials for circulation; processes inter-library loans.

Shelves books and related library materials; packs and unpacks bins of materials arriving and being sent out to other libraries; empties book drop; charges and discharges materials; picks up materials that have been left out.

Weeds damaged materials, prepares weeded materials for sale or recycling including clean up and refilling of sale area; enters weeding lists into website program and obtains proper signatures on each.

Processes monies received, issues receipts, and provides change in order to account for bus fares and passes; balances cash drawer in order to ensure money in drawer matches funds processed.

Creates craft samples and prepares enough materials for the program for which they are intended; manages inventory of craft and office supplies; supervises teen volunteers.

Performs related work as assigned.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None.

County Core Competencies

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.