Library Associate Ft

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists Library customers with their information, technology, and reader's advisory needs and with locating Library materials through the use of Library information systems, internet and other search methods.
• Provides support for all areas of daily branch operations to include resolving customer inquiries and issues, balancing fees and branch cash funds and collection management and flow.
• Works with community groups which can include schools, non-profit organizations and businesses in order to promote library activities and services. Coordinates and conducts library tours and community presentations.
• Assists Library administration by recommending materials for the collection and purging outdated material.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies and materials for Library programs as appropriate.
• Actively participates in the duties necessary to branch operations, including but not limited to: collection maintenance and shelving library materials; serving work shifts in the public service area; leading regular branch programming and outreach events; and, maintaining appropriate technological and professional skills through the completion of requisite training.
• As assigned, offers targeted programming and services to specific demographic groups that the library wishes to address.
• As assigned, provides support for special services offered at the branch and maintains all necessary certifications and/or training related to these services.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of system priorities and initiatives as well as professional news and trends
• Assists library customers with passport services, including but not limited to processing applications, taking passport photos, managing payments, and providing access to passport forms and documentation as appropriate. (performed at Branches designated as Passport Service locations)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Basic library operational principles and practices.
• Customer service principles.
• Teaching principles.

Skills and Abilities:

• Prioritizing work;
• Providing customer service;
• Public Speaking;
• Instruction;
• Operating standard office equipment;
• Operating a computer and applicable software;
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Ability to move through approximately 25,000 square foot building
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in fast paced environment
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously and accept job assignments from employees other than immediate supervisor
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and one year of customer service experience;

• At its discretion, the library may accept the following qualifications in lieu of a degree:
  • 5 years of library experience
  • Extensive customer service experience
  • Experience leading programs for all ages, preferably in a library setting
  • Strong recommendations from previous supervisors attesting to the experience described above

• Valid GA Driver’s License and/or Government-issued photo ID.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of Georgia
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options
• AD&D Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Leave)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS)
• Supplemental Retirement savings 403b and 457b investment plans

Gwinnett County Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer that participates in E-Verify.

E-Verify Number: 113378 | Date of Authorization: 4/11/2008