Library Assistant II

Full‑time Youth Services Library Assistant II Locations Spout Springs Library Gainesville Library East Hall Library $33,691 annual salary. Paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays. Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia. Optional participation in a 457(b) retirement plan. Optional participation in the Flexible Benefits Plan and State Health Benefits Plan. Long‑term disability coverage and access to the Employee Assistance Program. Examples of Work Implementing programs, such as storytimes, STEM activities, and family fun nights, for patrons. Conduct reference interviews to assist in finding appropriate materials and information using electronic databases, Internet, as well as traditional print sources, and provide readers advisory service. Plan, prepare, promote, and deliver programs in the library and in other locations. Assist in collection maintenance including shelving, reading shelves, weeding, repairing materials, and dealing with damaged and missing items. Perform circulation activities including checking materials in and out, placing holds, collecting fines, and issuing library cards. Act as liaison between community groups and the library system. Communicate regularly with other service providers in the system and share ideas. Promote patron interest through creation of displays and bibliographies. Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule Subject to work evening and weekend assignments. Staff Development and Outreach Requirements Complete twenty hours of continuing education a year, and work a minimum of one outreach event a year. Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to understand and use complex electronic catalog, circulation, and patron record computer programs as well as e‑mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and desktop publishing programs. Ability to understand and use reference tools in book form and online databases. Basic clerical skills including understanding of alphabetical and numerical order and the Dewey Decimal Classification system. Strong public interaction skills and ability to communicate with the public either individually or in an audience. Ability to make decisions within stated guidelines and work independently in a variety of situations. Solid commitment to customer service, protection of intellectual freedom, and privacy rights of library users. Physical ability to lift 10 pounds, occasionally 25 pounds, push a cart with up to 100 pounds; bend knees, stretch and lift up to 3 pounds overhead; sit in an office chair for extended periods. Required Education, Training, Experience Two years of college or relevant experience. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Preference given to candidates with library and/or supervisory experience. Successful applicant must pass a drug test and a criminal background check. E-verifies. The Hall County Library System is an EOE and a Drug Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr