Library Assistant III

2 months ago

Birmingham, Alabama, United States Birmingham Public Library Full time

Job Summary

This position requires the performance of paraprofessional duties in accordance with the principles and practices of modern library systems and programs under the supervision of a branch or department head.

Responsibilities include providing services to library patrons, assisting in directing the part-time non-professional staff and operations of one or more departments, and supervising part-time staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reports to branch or department head
  • Assists in directing the staff and operations of assigned library or department(s) to accomplish service objectives in accordance with established policy
  • Assists in supervising a functional area of library operations such as the circulation desk at a library
  • Oversees branch or department in the absence of branch or department head
  • Plans, designs, prepares, and presents educational and promotional library programs
  • Assists patrons in the selection of library materials and provides reference guidance
  • Performs paraprofessional classification, cataloging, collection, and circulation duties
  • Answers telephone calls and provides information or otherwise assists or refers patrons as appropriate
  • Processes inter-library loans and in-house reference work
  • Maintains necessary operating records
  • Assists in maintaining library collections

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university required
  • Ability to establish cordial and effective relationships with associates and patrons
  • Knowledge of and experience with computers and various computer software applications, peripherals, online databases, online searching, and the Internet
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
  • Ability to make decisions in accordance with procedures and regulations, and to apply these to work situations
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and patrons
  • Ability to learn current trends in library service
  • Ability to set priorities
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in dealing with patron records
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

Physical requirements include the ability to stand for long periods of time, eyesight sufficient to read and understand information from microforms and PC monitors, and the manual dexterity necessary for the regular use of PCs.

Benefits

Various hours biweekly, Grade 16, Step 1 $17.15 per hour.

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