Job Description

Class Title:

Library Assistant II

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Under general supervision, to perform a wide variety of tasks connected with a school media center, to execute complex and responsible clerical work of more than average difficulty in a media center and to do related work as required, consistent with job description.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Directly responsible to designated administrators.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists students and faculty at circulation desk

Charges library materials out to patrons

Issues audio visual materials to faculty and students

Does follow-up on overdue material to secure its return

Collects book fines

Assists teachers and students in locating reference materials

Assists in supervision of students during library hours

Assists in training and supervision of library aides

Uses a variety of special reference materials available in school media center

Files library cards and other materials; assists students with Readers Guide to Periodical Literature

Assists in compiling and typing special bibliographies, book lists, and varied special reference requests

Types letters and varied other documents connected with the receipt and processing of new materials

Maintains records of inventory, book counts, monthly reports, audio-visual equipment, and supplies

Uses basic cataloguing procedures and rules for processing and filing

Finds basic information for processing of catalogued materials

Conducts annual inventory of library books and audio-visual materials

Operates job related equipment

Files, locates, and reproduces magazine, microfiche, and computer stored materials for student and faculty use

Uses computer billing, word processing, and communication programs

Processes print and non-print material

Uses microcomputer programs in word processing, data base, and spread sheet

Makes minor repairs to damaged books

Types and duplicates instructional worksheets

Assist students and faculty in the selection of library materials

Be familiar with the Dewey Decimal System.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.

Operation of a computer and assigned software.

Terminology, processes and operations of assigned office or program.

Record-keeping and filing techniques.

Telephone techniques and etiquette.

Basic research methods and report preparation techniques.

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.

Oral and written communication skills.

Basic budgeting practices regarding monitoring and control.

Basic math.

Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.

ABILITY TO:

Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and administration.

Interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Answer telephones and greet the public courteously. Maintain records, logs and files.

Learn principles of training and providing work direction and guidance to others.

Compile, assemble, verify and prepare data for records and reports.

Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.

Compose correspondence and written materials independently.

Work independently with little direction.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Plan and organize work.

Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.

Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.

Be able to multitask.

Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.

Move hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

Hear and speak to exchange information in person and on the telephone.

Sit or stand for extended periods of time.

See to read a variety of materials.

Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch to file materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

Type at a rate of thirty-five (35) words per minute

Pass qualifying tests.

EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of library clerical work experience preferred.

Salary Range 23

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