Library Assistant I - TEMPORARY

Description

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, register patrons, assist 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, replace incorrectly shelved books; inspect and repair library materials; and prepare library materials for circulation.

Examples of Duties

• Charges and discharges library materials
• Registers patrons
• Affords assistance in controlling status of materials in circulation
• Maintains files and records
• Assists the public in the use of library facilities
• Limits the search for books, magazines, and other materials as needed
• Provides general library information
• Examines shelves, replaces incorrectly shelved books
• Inspects and repairs library materials
• Processes and labels materials for circulation
• Orders and maintains inventory
• Prepares library materials for circulation, bindery and withdrawal from library collections
• Affords assistance to staff with Youth and Adult programs
• Duties as assigned such as security monitoring

Typical Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: 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.

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 writing.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability 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 Demands: The 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 noise level in the work environment is usually quite.

Employer

The City of Roanoke, Virginia

Address

215 Church Avenue S.W. Rm 212
Roanoke, Virginia, 24011

Phone

540-853-2231

Website

http://roanokeva.gov/jobs