PT Library Customer Adviser - Avondale Branch

Position: PT Library Customer Adviser - Avondale Branch Location: Cincinnati, OH Job Id: 3930 # of Openings: 1

DATE POSTED:

7.28.26

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Library Customer Adviser provides direct customer service to Library customers, including circulation of materials, reference services, technology training/assistance, and directional assistance.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Circulates materials to customers, including checking materials in and out, processing holds, registering customers, and collecting fees. Assists customers with various technologies. Shelves returned materials. Searches for requested materials. Performs readers’ advisory and reference services. Participates in the location’s shared responsibilities, including desk set up, bookdrop, delivery, ILS reports, supply orders, and filling interagency requests. Assists in collection maintenance, including weeding and reading shelves to ensure correct order. Assists with programs, displays, and meeting room approvals. Refers customers’ issues and complaints to managers and/or designated persons-in charge. Prepares and deposits money from fees. Serve as the person-in-charge in the absence of leadership, as needed. Interprets the Library’s policies and procedures to the public in a customer-friendly manner. Supports and advances the Library’s mission of connecting people with the world of ideas and information. Embraces and embodies the Library’s core beliefs, strategic priorities and pillars of excellence. Complies with Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library'sworkplace expectations, attendance and punctuality, drug-free workplace, harassment in the workplace, and other employment-related policies and procedures; and all other rules, guidelines, requirements, standards, and practices that are applicable to the position. Other duties as assigned. Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts of all colleagues and customers regardless of age, cultural background, ability, ethnicity, family status, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and veteran status.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Skill in customer service. Ability to arrange materials in alphabetical and numerical order. Ability to work independently and with coworkers in a wide variety of situations with minimal supervision. Ability to use all technology applicable to the essential functions of the job and commonly used by the Library. Lifting objects up to 50 pounds and carrying them short distances [50 feet or less] is required. Pushing carts of library materials up to 150 pounds is required. Working irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and dynamic workforce who is responsive to the needs of our community. We recruit and hire the most qualified applicant without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, military status, creed or any other legally protected status. Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library #J-18808-Ljbffr Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library