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Location : Kodiak, AK
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 24-00017
Department: Library Department
Opening Date: 02/09/2024
Closing Date: 3/14/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Description
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing paraprofessional and clerical library work in support of an assigned library area that could include and are not limited to: assisting patrons in locating educational, professional, recreational materials and related research; managing the circulation of materials; managing access to information resources by maintaining the order, security and physical condition of the collection and library equipment; and assisting with the preparation of educational materials for Library program offerings. Individual must perform these duties with a high degree of accuracy and initiative.
The temporaryStudent Library Assistant must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.
Examples Of Essential Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a high school student. Must be familiar with general office procedures and environment; computer literate; basic proficiency with technology devices such as computers, printers, photocopiers, readers and players; ability to learn to use library software and basic procedures; or equivalent education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Supplemental Information
This position is scheduled for 10 hours per week during the school year. Additional hours may be available outside the school year.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, finger dexterity, grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Functions of this position require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a library setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Regularly interacts with the general public.
Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls require exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work performed in routine library environment.
Temporary employment is for short-term periods or for work on an irregular basis. A person selected for a temporary position is not eligible for any benefits.
Location : Kodiak, AK
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 24-00017
Department: Library Department
Opening Date: 02/09/2024
Closing Date: 3/14/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Description
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing paraprofessional and clerical library work in support of an assigned library area that could include and are not limited to: assisting patrons in locating educational, professional, recreational materials and related research; managing the circulation of materials; managing access to information resources by maintaining the order, security and physical condition of the collection and library equipment; and assisting with the preparation of educational materials for Library program offerings. Individual must perform these duties with a high degree of accuracy and initiative.
The temporaryStudent Library Assistant must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.
Examples Of Essential Duties
- Participates in the work of the library as in integral team member, with the ability to work independently.
- Provides circulation services, which includes: checking materials in and out; assisting patrons in obtaining information and locating materials using the library catalog, online databases, and a variety of other electronic and paper resources and physically looking in the stacks; pulling materials for holds or projects; and performing related activities. Registers patrons and maintains circulation and patron records using the library computer system while maintaining confidentiality of patron records.
- Participates in collection maintenance activities, which includes: retrieving and processing materials, including books, DVDs, CDs, periodicals and digital resources; recording and adding temporary records into applicable computerized system; putting materials in stacks; pulling old materials to shelve elsewhere; and/or performing related activities. Maintains order of the collection through routine shelf reading, inventory duties, and searching for missing and other problem items.
- Performs a variety of technical duties, which includes, but is not limited to: prepare and process new materials for circulation; collects payments and other library charges and adjusts patron records; applies spine labels and covers; may perform material mending including binding, hinge, and spine repair, taping tears, and replacing missing pages; creates new covers and replaces dust jackets; and/or performing related activities.
- Performs a variety of clerical support activities in support of library operations, which may include: filling copiers and printers with paper; preparing materials for library programs; creates and updates book displays; and/or performing related activities.
- Assists patrons with library computers, copiers, printers, video equipment and other library equipment.
- Responds to patron inquiries by telephone calls, in-person, or electronic mail in a courteous and timely manner.
- Performs routine cleaning of computers, audio/visual equipment, and audio/visual media.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a high school student. Must be familiar with general office procedures and environment; computer literate; basic proficiency with technology devices such as computers, printers, photocopiers, readers and players; ability to learn to use library software and basic procedures; or equivalent education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Supplemental Information
This position is scheduled for 10 hours per week during the school year. Additional hours may be available outside the school year.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, finger dexterity, grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Functions of this position require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a library setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Regularly interacts with the general public.
Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls require exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work performed in routine library environment.
Temporary employment is for short-term periods or for work on an irregular basis. A person selected for a temporary position is not eligible for any benefits.
