Library Aid

2 weeks ago

Meridian, Mississippi, United States Department Of The Navy Full time
Summary

This position is located in NAS Meridian, MS, Fleet and Family Readiness Program. The purpose of this position is to shelf books, magazines, and other library materials according to various systems used in the libraries and ensures all materials are reshelved in correct order. Assist in maintaining and updating library statistics and filing.

Duties
  • Shelves books, magazines, and other library materials according to the various systems used in libraries and ensures all materials are reshelved in correct order.
  • As assigned, reviews library's collection to ensure library materials are maintained in correct order in their assigned areas.
  • Checks condition of books in designated areas, removes obsolete/damaged materials for review by a librarian, and performs minor mending.
  • Processes new, rebound, and reconditioned library materials for circulation and reference according to established procedures.
  • Assists with annual inventory of collection.
  • Assists with automated and manual circulation duties, registering and deleting users, charging and discharging library materials, taking requests for reserves and interlibrary loans, and checking to ensure those requests are filled.
  • Assists with processing overdues.
  • Following established procedures, assists with the library procurement/acquisition process.
  • Explains library rules to users and ensures that users observe library rules.
  • Assists users in locating books and information in card catalogs, databases, and on the shelves, referring difficult questions to higher staff members.
  • Performs routine clerical tasks such as answering the telephone, taking messages, and referring callers or visitors to the appropriate staff member.
  • Assists in maintaining and updating library statistics and filing.
  • Uses a variety of word processing software to prepare and print a variety of letters, reports, memos, and other text documents.
  • Assists in implementing programs, publicity, and the marketing of library services.
  • Accurately shelves a variety of library materials and maintains materials in proper order.
  • Accurately processes library materials in accordance with established procedures.
  • Accurately performs circulation duties.
  • Accurately performs record maintenance and overdue processing.
  • Courteously receives and greets visitors and answers their questions.
  • Courteously assists users by answering questions regarding library services and rules.
  • Promptly, efficiently, and politely provides circulation assistance to users.
  • Courteously assists users in finding materials and information, referring difficult questions to the lead technician and/or Supervisory Librarian.
  • Accurately queries databases for requested information.
  • Properly and promptly performs routine clerical tasks in accordance with established procedures.
  • Promptly and courteously answers telephone calls.
  • Notifies appropriate staff member of problems in a timely manner.

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