Library Assistant - Part Time Temporary - Circulation

Job Description

Job Description

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYLibrary Assistant - CirculationPart Time Temporary - 19 hours per weekResume and Cover Letter RequiredHiring Pay: $17.00/hourFLSA Status: Non-exemptDeadline to Apply: 08/18/2026Work Schedule:19 hour per week position. Benefits Summary:Benefits for Part-Time Temporary Employees:Paid sick timeA diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching (depending on eligibility)Essential Duties:Provides a variety of services to patrons at the check-out deskChecks books and other library materials out to patrons using the Yavapai Library Network's shared automation softwareChecks in and shelves returned itemsEmpties book dropsIssues library cards to new patrons, renews cards, accepts payments for fines and fees and updates patron information. Tasks include routine library and clerical tasks for which procedures are well established and under the supervision of the Circulation Librarian.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education and/or Experience:Education and/or experience equivalent to High School Diploma and one (1) year customer service work experience preferred.City Core BeliefsCity of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Acting with Integrity, Working as a Team, Being Accountable, Practicing Innovative Problem Solving, Take Pride in Excellent Results, Focusing on Our Community and Being Nice.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of library clerical procedures or ability to acquire such knowledge with ease. Ability to follow oral and written direction.Ability to sort and file alphabetically and numerically, clerical aptitude, accuracy and ability to keep to a schedule. Ability to operate a cash register, credit card machine, and accurately make change (cash and coin).Ability to operate computers in a Windows environment and work with web-based technology.Physical Demands and Working Conditions:Most work is performed in a library environment, and some in community settings.Must be able to lift, carry, and/or push materials including full book carts, book bins, and lifting tubs weighing up to 50 pounds.Must be able to perform physically demanding duties involving repetitive standing, walking, reaching, bending, and stretching for long periods of time. Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, laptop and/or tablet PC, telephone, e-reader, calculator, cash register, bar code reader, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement.Sufficient to clearly, concisely and effectively communicate in person and over the telephone.Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:Drug screeningMotor vehicle records checkCriminal background screeningCity of Prescott Contact Information201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207Prescott, AZ 86301Email: View email address on us.fitly.work: View phone number on us.fitly.work / Fax: 928-777-1213When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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