The City of Roanoke is seeking a temporary part time Library Assistant I to serve in our City Libraries. This position performs clerical work in the public library system. Charges and discharges library materials, registers patrons, assists in controlling status of materials in circulation. Maintains files and records. Assists the public in the use of library facilities. Locates books, magazines and other materials as requested. Provides general library information. Examines shelves, replaces incorrectly shelved books. Inspects and repairs library materials. Prepares library materials for circulation. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training in a clerical environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Part-Time Library Assistant
Performs clerical and customer service work in the public library system. Charges and discharges library materials, registers patrons, assists in controlling status of materials in circulation. Maintains files and records. Assists the public in the use of library facilities. Locates books, magazines and other materials as requested. Provides general library information. Examines shelves, replaces incorrectly shelved books. Work with staff on programs for adults and children. Prepares library materials for circulation. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training in a clerical environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SUMMARY

Performs clerical work in the public library system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Charges and discharges library materials, registers patrons, assists in controlling status of materials in circulation
• Maintains files and records
• Assists the public in the use of library facilities
• Locates books, magazines and other materials as requested
• Provides general library information
• Examines shelves, replaces incorrectly shelved books
• Inspects and repairs library materials
• Processes and labels materials for circulation
• Orders and maintains inventory
• Prepares library materials for circulation, bindery and withdrawal from library collections
• Assists staff with Youth and Adult programs
• Duties as assigned such as security monitoring
• May require evening and weekend hours of work.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES?

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.?

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE?

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training in a clerical environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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