Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Customer Service

•  Provides excellent customer service to all library patrons
•  Maintains confidentiality of patron information 
•  Directs patrons to library areas or staff as appropriate
•  Retrieves library materials for patrons

Shelf Maintenance

•  Efficiently shelves library materials in the proper location
•  Shifts library materials, as assigned
•  Maintains orderliness of displays and shelves

Teamwork

•  Maintains a collaborative working environment
•  Provides support to department projects, as needed
•  Attends meetings and serves on staff committees, as requested
•  Supports library-wide initiatives, such as SummerREAD

Miscellaneous

•  Records statistics for library transactions, as required
•  Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through professional development
•  Represents the library at community events, as assigned
•  Performs additional duties and assignments, as required

Physical and Environmental Factors

The incumbent may be exposed to:

Physical: Frequent walking, sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and pushing carts. Moving/lifting up to 30 pounds, pushing up to 70 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Environmental: Typical office setting with no extreme temperatures or fumes. Minimal, if any, exposure to hazardous materials. Exposure to dust.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age. Work permit required for students. High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Entry level. 

Helpful Skills and Abilities: Effective verbal and interpersonal skills to respond to coworkers, supervisor, and patrons. Organization, prioritizing and coordinating multiple tasks. Basic communication skills. Basic computer skills.