Library Assistant

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support to the school librarian
• Supports and assists the school librarian in encouraging library use
• Assists in processing library materials and circulating resources
• Assists students and staff in locating materials and utilizing resources and technologies

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Experience providing direct customer service

Skills

• Ability to utilize library management systems
• Ability to apply library procedures and policies
• Ability to compose routine memoranda and letters with general instruction
• Ability to maintain clerical and financial records and prepare routine reports
• Ability to operate a word processor and standard office equipment
• Knowledge of online search techniques
• Proficiency in word processing and data entry

Physical Requirements

The following provides an overview of typical physical requirements for this job:

• Frequent: Lift or move 26-50 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch/squat, reach, stand, sit, walk, push, pull, bend/turn/twist waist, manipulate (pick, pinch, etc. with fingers), grasp, feel, talk, hear, see, remain stationary, repeat hand/arm/wrist/finger motion, operate machines and/or power tools
• Rare/Occasional: Lift or move more than 50 pounds, climb/descend (ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.), balance, crawl, bend/turn/twist head or neck, challenging physical interactions (biting, hitting, throwing objects, encroaching, etc.), challenging verbal interactions (offensive language, shouting, threats, etc.)

Pay

Salary Range: $22.47 - $23.87 per hour (Universal/Scale B.1 - Non-Exempt Level 4). View salary scale.

Schedule

10 months / 190 days / 7 hours per day. Non-exempt, non-remote position.