Library Assistant

Job Overview

The Library Assistant performs varied tasks to support library materials processing and circulation, assist students and staff, and support the school librarian.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support to the school librarian
• Sets up and supports the school librarian in encouraging library use
• Aids in processing library materials and circulating resources
• Aids students and staff in locating materials and utilizing resources and technologies

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Experience providing direct customer service
• No licenses or certifications required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Utilizes library management systems
• Applies library procedures and policies
• Composes routine memoranda and letters with general instruction
• Maintains clerical and financial records and prepares routine reports
• Operates a word processor and standard office equipment
• Knowledge of on-line search techniques
• Proficiency in word processing and data entry

Physical Requirements And Environmental Hazards

• Rarely lifts or moves more than 50 pounds
• Frequently climbs, descends, bends, stoops, kneels, crouches, squats, reaches, stands, sits, walks, pushes, pulls, bends, turns, twists head or neck, waist, manipulates, grasps, feels, talks, hears, sees, remains stationary, repeats hand/arm, wrist/finger motion, operates machines and/or power tools
• Constantly balances, reaches, stands, walks, bends/turns/twists head or neck, bends/turns/twists waist, manipulates (pick, pinch, etc. with fingers), grasps, feels, talks, hears, sees, remains stationary, repeats hand/arm, wrist/finger motion, operates machines and/or power tools
• Challenging physical interactions (biting, hitting, throwing objects, encroaching, etc.) and challenging verbal interactions (offensive language, shouting, threats, etc.) are rare

Reports To

Principal

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours

10 Months/ 190 Days/ 7 Hours

Salary Level

Universal/Scale B.1 - Non-Exempt Level 4

Salary Range

22.47 - 23.87

Remote Work Eligible

No

Union Designation

Non-Certified