Library_Customer Svc Asst

Responsibilities

• Provides public information services at the general reference desk.
• Affords assistance with the collection and development of library materials.
• Recommends reading materials for adults, teens, and children to library management.
• Works in teams with various library personnel to perform professional library services.
• Assists customers with computers, identifies books in a collection, etc.
• Performs basic circulation desk services, as needed.
• Assists with planning and/or conducting programs for children, teens, and adults.
• Lifts and carries books, supplies, or materials to assist customers.
• Stocks library shelves with books and reading materials.
• Assists in training staff and volunteers, as assigned.
• Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
• Works as staff member in charge, as assigned.
• Works in a public library environment.
• Makes some travel within Shelby County to various meetings and work areas (library branches).
• Works a flexible schedule, which includes nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, General or Interdisciplinary Studies, Adult/Youth Education, or related field of study from an accredited four (4) year college/university.
• One (1) year experience in customer service related work preferred; or any combination of experience or training which enables one to perform the essential job functions.