Part-time Library Tech 1 & Tech 2 -Bertram Library

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION  

WORKING TITLE: PART TIME LIBRARY TECH - BERTRAM LIBRARY DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY 

REPORTS TO: BERTRAM LIBRARY DIRECTOR 

CLASSIFICATION: GROUP 58 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

This position, under the supervision of the Library Director and management by the  Assistant Director, performs a variety of public service duties to support daily library  functions, including children’s programming, customer service and basic library duties. Position will be 25-29 hours a week within the times of Monday- Friday 9am-5pm  and Saturday 10am-3pm. The schedule is subject to change with holiday closings and  library needs. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES 

• Requires regular attendance timeliness and performance of assigned duties  and work schedule 

• Perform daily operations of circulation including public interaction • Assist patrons in using library materials, services, and technology • Plan, implement and present weekly children’s story time programs for  

various ages as well as specialty youth programs throughout the year • Plan, implement and present a Summer Reading Program for average 250- 300 children to promote continued education through the summer 

• Retrieve, check in, organize, and shelve materials returned by patrons • Execute daily opening and closing operations 

• Operate office machines such as computers, scanners, and fax machines  with a high degree of competency  

• Maintain timely and accurate records 

• Troubleshoot and resolve technology problems as needed 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

May include, but not limited to: 

• Cross train peers, as assigned 

• Compile library data and statistics as required 

• Reconcile and validate moneys collected for deposit to County offices, as  assigned 

• Advise patrons in selecting preferred library materials 

• Create and present programs, as assigned 

• Catalog and process items as needed 

• Various other tasks necessary for the operation of the library as assigned  

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 

• High school diploma 

• Library experience preferred 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS 

• Requires knowledge and application of customer service skills • Requires attention to detail 

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Able to operate computers with current Windows/Microsoft systems and office equipment with competence 

• Read, comprehend, and implement technical and non-technical materials • Able to learn new technology and have a basic understanding of current  technological trends and trouble shooting 

• Articulate proficiently in written and oral communication with the ability to  speak, read and write in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT  

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds 

• Stand or sit for extended periods of time 

• Walk, bend, stoop, reach, kneel, grasp items, push/pull carts, crawl, sit on  floor, climb using stairs, ladders, step stools 

• Touch, hear, feel, see and read within a high and low range 

• Ability to diffuse hostile, loud or aggressive patrons 

• Tolerate odorous people and materials including molds, allergens and other  possibly offensive objects 

• Maintain light janitorial duties as needed  

SPECIAL CONDITIONS 

• Travel for occasional work at other library locations within the county • Must have reliable transportation to run errands and travel on library business • Requires appropriate attire and footwear to be worn daily