Abrar Admin

City of Ralston

PURPOSE OF POSITION: You will be responsible for coordinating, planning, and executing programming that is educational, entertaining, and enriching for our patrons. The relationships you cultivate in our community will allow valuable insight into the needs of our patrons, along with program connections. Under the general direction of the Library Director, you will check in/out library material, create library cards, monitor our self-checkout, and collect fines and fees at the public service desk. You also need to be able to help patrons with all manner of technology, including computers, printers, tablets, and cell phones, to utilize the library&rsquo;s myriad services and materials. Join us in fostering a love for reading and learning within our community!Essential Functions: &middot; Plan and execute programs, presentations, workshops, and participatory experiences for our patrons.&middot; Perform circulation functions, including checking in and out library materials, renewing library materials, processing reserve materials, and collecting fines and fees.&middot; Assist patrons and answer questions regarding computer, catalog, fax, copier, and other library equipment operations.&middot; Engage in outreach opportunities for all members of the community.&middot; Performs other duties as assigned.ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: &middot; Knowledge of the principles and techniques associated with library work.&middot; Knowledge of library classification system, circulation and reference methods.&middot; Knowledge of community resources and agencies available to the general public.&middot; Ability to read and interpret documents such as library policies, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.&middot; Ability to work effectively with various children, youth and adults of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, learning and physical abilities, behaviors and other differences.&middot; Ability to maintain the confidentiality of appropriate communications, documents, and transactions.&middot; Ability to accurately prepare and maintain various records, reports and other departmental documents.&middot; Ability to use independent judgment in the performance of duties.&middot; Ability to perform job duties efficiently while managing frequent interruptions.&middot; Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.&middot; Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSES:1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, with higher education preferred.2. One year of experience in libraries, education, customer service or event planning.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is generally performed indoors in an office setting and requires routine bending, lifting and carrying office supplies, library books and other materials. The incumbent is required to frequently sit for extended periods, talk, hear and must be able to transport themselves to and from various locations within the city library. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various other pieces of equipment.While performing the duties, the incumbent must use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and to reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level is usually moderate.Work requires interaction with the general public and may be stressful when dealing with irate citizens and/or meeting deadlines.Join us in fostering a love for reading and learning within our community!Job Type: Part-timePay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hourAbility to Relocate:<ul><li>Ralston, NE 68127: Relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Library Assistant

PURPOSE OF POSITION: You will be responsible for coordinating, planning, and executing programming that is educational, entertaining, and enriching for our patrons. The relationships you cultivate in our community will allow valuable insight into the needs of our patrons, along with program connections. Under the general direction of the Library Director, you will check in/out library material, create library cards, monitor our self-checkout, and collect fines and fees at the public service desk. You also need to be able to help patrons with all manner of technology, including computers, printers, tablets, and cell phones to utilize the library&rsquo;s myriad of services and materials. Ability to speak Spanish is a requirement of this position.Essential Functions: &middot; Plan and execute programs, presentations, workshops, and participatory experiences for our patrons.&middot; Develop programs on a wide variety of topics, such as arts/crafts, current events, and beyond.&middot; Perform circulation functions including checking in and out library materials, renewing library materials, processing reserve materials and collecting fines and fees.&middot; Assist patrons and answer questions regarding computer, catalog, fax, copier, and other library equipment operations.&middot; Translate flyers and promotional materials into Spanish.&middot; Engage in outreach opportunities for all members of the community.&middot; Assist with programming for the Spanish speaking community.&middot; Offer programs in Spanish and English for our patrons.&middot; Performs other duties as assigned.ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: &middot; Knowledge of the principles and techniques associated with library work.&middot; Knowledge of library classification system, circulation and reference methods.&middot; Knowledge of community resources and agencies available to the general public.&middot; Ability to utilize computers and software applications as they pertain to library systems.&middot; Ability to read and interpret documents such as library policies, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.&middot; Ability to work effectively with a variety of children, youth and adults of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, learning and physical abilities, behaviors and other differences.&middot; Ability to maintain the confidentiality of appropriate communications, documents and transactions.&middot; Ability to accurately prepare and maintain various records, reports and other departmental documents.&middot; Ability to use independent judgment in the performance of duties.&middot; Ability to perform job duties efficiently while managing frequent interruptions.&middot; Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.&middot; Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSES:1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, with higher education preferred.2. One year of experience in libraries, education, customer service or event planning.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is generally performed indoors in an office setting and requires routine bending, lifting and carrying office supplies, library books and other materials. The incumbent is required to frequently sit for extended periods of time, talk, hear and must have the ability to transport themselves to and from various locations within the city library. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various other pieces of equipment.While performing the duties, the incumbent is required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and to reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level is usually moderate.Work requires interaction with the general public and may be stressful when dealing with irate citizens and/or meeting deadlines.Job Type: Part-timePay: $18.00 per hourPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to applyAbility to Commute:<ul><li>Ralston, NE 68127 (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Bilingual Library Assistant

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Library Assistant

Bilingual Library Assistant