Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Library Assistant, Griffin Free Public Library, Auburn, New Hampshire

 Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:  Assists in keeping the Library in running order.  Staffs the circulation desk and keeps the Library neat and organized. Assists the patrons in a friendly manner.  Weekends and/or evenings required.

Requirements:

MAJOR DUTIES:

•    Opens and closes the Library.

•    Shelves and maintains materials.

•    Keeps the Library neat, clean and organized.

•    Processes new lending materials.

•    Processes Inter-Library Loans (ILL) per procedure.

•    Staffs the circulation desk: checks material in/out, answers the telephone, issues Library cards, answers reference questions, schedules events for the meeting area, and collects fine and copier monies.

•    Accepts donations of books and other lending material.

•    Periodically changes the posters and the displays to showcase events and/or add interest to the area.

•    Weeds the Library shelves according to established procedures.

•    Offers suggestions to the Director for selection of lending materials.

•    Tracks overdue library materials; notifies patrons as needed.

•    Assists patrons in finding library materials, and guides them to subjects of interest.

•    Maintains a cheerful, friendly and helpful attitude.

•    Maintains patron confidentiality.

•    Informs patrons of library conduct and other policies, and enforces those policies as appropriate.

•    Supervises the volunteers.

•    Publicizes all Library events according to established publicity coordinator procedures, if assigned.

•    Participates in training and other staff meetings, as scheduled by the Director.

•    Participates in continuing education and conferences with the approval of the Director.

•    Performs general housekeeping duties.

•    Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

•    High School diploma or GED.

•    Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System.

•    Knowledge of NHU-PAC and library automation systems.

•    High comfort-level using computers, the Internet, online databases and social media.

•    Skill in the use of standard office equipment.

•    Skill in oral and written communication in English.

•    Knowledge of Library mission, policies, practices and procedures.

•    Ability and willingness to take directions and work well with co-workers, sharing ideas to improve the Library.

•    Ability and willingness to work effectively and cooperatively with patrons, volunteers, guests and other staff.

•    Skill in working with the public, from children to adults.

•    Skill in organization of materials.

•    Consistently displays professional attitude, conduct and appearance.

•    Ability to lift forty (40) pounds.

Hiring Wage:

 $18.77 an hour

Application/Resume:

Submit resume and cover letter to Dan Szczesny c/o director@griffinfree.org

URL To Online Job Description:

https://griffinfree.org/2023/09/12/be-part-of-the-griffin-free-team/

Closing Date:

10/5/2023