Jackpot- Part Time Library Substitute

About the role

The library substitute responsibilities are dependent upon department coverage needs. Incumbents may perform additional or different duties from those set forth to address business needs and changing business practices.

Responsibilities

• Accurately taking phone messages and inquiries.
• Enters patron information correctly into Polaris, the library’s automated cataloging system.
• Cheks in and out library materials to patrons.
• Responds to public inquiries, including reference and reader’s advisory questions, in a courteous manner; provides assistance to patrons in using Polaris, provides information within the scope of their individual knowledge, and refers to Assistant Director as appropriate.
• Affords daily clerical duties.
• Affords assistance in maintaining a neat, presentable, and professional library atmosphere.
• Affords assistance in cleaning, including dusting, vacuuming, wiping down shared surfaces, and cleaning materials as they are returned.
• Sherds library books and materials quickly and accurately.
• Enforces Library rules.
• Affords assistance in monitoring Library security, safety, and health conditions.
• Maintains an ethical and respectful attitude regarding patrons and staff.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Any combination of education and experience that would likely produce the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Maintain a valid Nevada driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• General knowledge of computers, office equipment, and various craft tools.
• General knowledge of library classification systems such as the Dewey Decimal Classification System and/or the Library of Congress subject headings.
• Willingness to provide professional, quality work at all times.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Work is performed in an office setting with long periods of time standing/walking.
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Frequent interruptions to planned work activities should be expected.
• Environment is generally clean with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, noise or odors.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Elko County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

In compliance with applicable laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations. No-benefit positions.