Community Educator (Adult Department)

Salary : $2,946.67 - $4,333.33 Monthly
Location : Laman Library, North Little Rock
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00023
Department: Laman Library
Opening Date: 11/06/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
General Responsibilities Summary
This employee provides direct assistance to patrons. Basic duties include checking materials in and out, shelving, shelf reading, providing excellent customer service to library patrons, and contributing to library events and programs for adults.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions
This classification works closely with colleagues to develop good staff relations, possesses enthusiasm and passion for libraries and offers excellent customer service. This employee communicates with colleagues, management and the public with courtesy and maintains a professional, approachable manner.
Duties

• Possess a working knowledge of library automation systems
• Take responsibility for becoming familiar with upgrades to systems
• Assume a proactive role within the department
• Perform opening/closing procedures correctly
• Assist patrons in a courteous fashion
• Oversee appropriate use of library facilities and materials
• Deal with patron complaints/suggestions patiently and decisively
• Assist patrons in using library resources and provide reader's advisory services
• Process overdues, reserves, and periodicals as needed
• Assist in reservation of meeting rooms
• Assure accurate library shelving of materials according to library policies and procedures
• Review materials for damage; clean and repair library materials as needed
• Participate in weeding procedure as assigned
• Plan and assist with library services and projects, events, and programs
• Prepare materials to publicize library events, programs, resources as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Minimum Qualifications
Experience and Training
High school diploma or equivalent
Application Requirements
To Apply for this Position:
Send cover letter and resume to
Agency
William F. Laman Public Library, North Little Rock, Arkansas
Address
2801 Orange St.
North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114
Phone
501-758-1720
Website
www.lamanlibrary.org
The benefits below are for authorized full-time employment.
Holidays - Nine (9) paid holidays per year.
Insurance - Employees electing coverage pay $10 a pay period for employee health, vision, and dental insurance; 50% paid health, vision, and dental insurance coverage for dependents available with paid employee coverage. Wellness benefit pays up to $100 in gift cards for maintaining and/or reaching better health during free wellness visits.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - A trained counselor is provided for confidential health and wellness assistance through the Southwest Employee Assistance Program.
Worker's Compensation - Coverage is provided for each employee for medical bills and work time lost due to on-the-job injuries.
Paid Time Off - Accrual begins with date of hire with eligibility to use accrued time off after 90 days of service. Time may be carried over to the next year at a maximum of 480 hours. At time of separation, up to 220 hours may be compensated.
Retirement Plan - Mandatory and contributory, begins immediately.