Library Assistant (Volunteer)

This position performs clerical and customer service duties in support of the operations, programs and services of a public library in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough library system.
This includes: Big Lake, Sutton, Trapper Creek, Talkeetna and Willow libraries.
Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.
Volunteer

Minimum age to volunteer is 16 years old.

• Assists patrons at the circulation desk; checks materials in and out; places holds on materials; collects monies for copies, faxes, fines, and lost or damaged items; issues library cards; assists patrons in locating materials in the collection.
• Provides assistance to patrons in the use of library technology; assists patrons in the use of computerized databases.
• Receives and processes new materials; appends barcodes, spine labels, identification stamps, and protective covers; mends items in need of repair.
• Shelves books; rearranges shelves and displays.
• Enters statistical information regarding library operations.
• Opens and closes the library.
• Sorts donations.
• Implements or assists in the implementation of library programs for children, youth and adults as assigned; coordinates publicity for programs.
• Performs light custodial duties.
• Issues Borough and State of Alaska permits as requested.
• Performs basic clerical duties.
• Performs related duties.