Full-Time Branch Associate (South Webster)
The library is accepting applications for a full-time branch associate scheduled to work 40 hours per week at the South Webster Library. This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and is responsible for providing reference and research services, including readers’ advisory, and maintenance of patron holds, and using a range of resources. This position is involved with the planning and implementation of programming for a range of ages, as well as collaborating with other library locations. In addition, the Branch Associate is assigned collection development duties and assembling displays that reflect the library’s collections.
Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental & Life Insurance; OPERS Retirement; Vacation, Sick and Personal Time & Educational Assistance
Summary
Under the direction of the Branch Supervisor, the Branch Associate provides exceptional reference and research services, including readers’ advisory and patron holds management, utilizing a variety of resources. This role involves planning and implementing programs for diverse age groups, collaborating with other library locations, and contributing to collection development and display creation to highlight the library’s offerings.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- One to three years of work experience, preferably with children and/or in a library setting
- Ability to meet scheduled hours with rare absences, including evenings and weekends
- Valid Driver’s License, car insurance, and access to reliable transportation
- Commitment to excellence in customer service and representing the library positively
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and adaptability to new software and technology
Essential Functions
- Provide in-person and telephone assistance with reference services, readers’ advisory, circulation, online catalog instruction, and library equipment usage
- Plan, prepare, and present programming in-house, in the community, and virtually
- Contribute to collection development and maintenance
- Participate in book ordering and budget maintenance
- Process reserves and consortium items
- Create and maintain attractive department displays and organized supply areas
- Shelve materials and perform shelf reading as required
- Explain library policies and procedures to the public in a customer-friendly manner
- Provide basic IT assistance
Additional Functions
- Assist other departments as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong understanding of library operations
- Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
- Capacity to handle and maintain confidential information
- Knowledge of and compliance with library policies and procedures
- Ability to work cooperatively with staff and other library departments
- Adherence to emergency and safety policies
- Ability to manage frequent interruptions and multitask effectively
- Willingness to learn and implement current and emerging technologies
Special Requirements
- Engage in continuing education through workshops, webinars, conferences, and staff development activities to update job-related knowledge and skills
Physical Requirements
- Manual dexterity for using keyboards and standard office equipment
- Ability to manipulate library materials (books, magazines, DVDs)
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, and occasional driving
- Regular lifting of items up to 50 pounds, including loading and unloading materials
- Reaching, bending, climbing, and twisting
- Ability to push full book carts over considerable distances
- Some outdoor activity; primarily in a climate-controlled environment
- Ability to talk and hear within normal ranges
- Capacity to respond to alarms and communicate safety information
- Visual acuity for sustained computer monitor use
Additional Information
This job description is not all-inclusive and does not constitute an employment agreement. It identifies essential functions and requirements, which may change based on the employer’s needs or job demands. Incumbents may perform tasks beyond those listed. Essential functions will be evaluated for applicants unable to perform due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), with reasonable accommodations provided when possible.
