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McCracken County Public Library

Under the direction of the Youth Manager, this team member provides assistance to customers, ensures the smooth operation and circulation of material, develops library collection, supervises, trains, provides feedback to the manager for library clerk evaluations, and promotes the library at community events and in the library.DUTIES:<ul><li>Supervises and directs the activities of the department, including setting workflow priorities; seeing that appropriate procedures and policies are followed; and work is accomplished.</li><li>Trains, coordinates, direct, and evaluate the work and training of staff in regard to the circulation module.</li><li>Performs various tasks associated with circulation, including but not limited to checking material in and out; interlibrary loan services, telephone renewals, and collecting fines or donations.</li><li>Assists customers with selections and provides loan policy, directional, referral and reference information in response to customer questions.</li><li>Routinely shelves material and reads shelves.</li><li>Responsible for collection development tasks such as reading reviews, ordering materials, budgeting, and weeding as assigned by the Youth Services Manager.</li><li>Develops and facilitates programs and displays for youth.</li><li>Creates materials such as flyers and social media posts to promote programs and events.</li><li>Provides computer assistance for patrons with basic technological needs.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>High school diploma or GED</li><li>Keyboarding and general office experience.</li><li>Some previous library or work experience preferred.</li></ul>REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES<ul><li>Working knowledge of library methods and procedures.</li><li>Ability to operate library machines properly.</li><li>Keyboarding and filing ability.</li><li>Working knowledge of English grammar and spelling.</li><li>Willingness to maintain skills in above mentioned areas through active participation in appropriate library skills learning experiences</li></ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands 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 different abilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, and stooping.</li><li>Bending/twisting and reaching.</li><li>Talking and hearing; use of the telephone.</li><li>Far vision at 20 feet or further; near vision at 20 inches or less.</li><li>Lifting and carrying: 50 pounds or less.</li><li>Handling: processing, picking up and shelving and books.</li><li>Dexterity: typing, writing, filing, sorting, shelving and processing.</li><li>Pushing and pulling: objects weighing 60-80 pounds on wheels.</li><li>Mobility: travel to meeting outside library.</li></ul>MENTAL REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>Communication skills: effectively communicate ideas and information both in</li><li>written and oral form.</li><li>Reading ability: effectively read and understand information contained in</li><li>memoranda, reports and bulletins, etc.</li><li>Ability to comprehend and follow instructions: effectively follow instructions from</li><li>supervisor, verbally and in written form.</li><li>Mathematical ability: calculate basic arithmetic problems (addition, subtraction,</li><li>multiplication and division) without the aid of a calculator.</li><li>Time management: set priorities in order to meet assignment deadlines.</li></ul>ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS<ul><li>Inside work environment.</li><li>Flexible work hours; frequent evening and weekend hours.</li></ul>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENTThe Library is an equal-opportunity employer providing opportunities for jobs to all people meeting the minimum requirements for advertised positions. All decisions pertaining to recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms and conditions of employment will be determined on a fair and equitable basis without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnacy/childbirth and/or related medical conditions, or any other protected status applicable under local, state or federal laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.OTHER:<ul><li>Must pursue and maintain state certification following the guidelines outlined by KDLA (725 KAR 2:060) within the first five years of employment.</li><li>McCracken County Public Library enforces a drug-free workplace.</li></ul>If selected for an interview, please be ready to either give a book talk or share a program idea for youth, along with some examples, at the interview.Job Type: Full-timePay: $13.55 - $16.93 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)</li><li>child programming: 1 year (Required)</li></ul>Shift availability:<ul><li>Day Shift (Required)</li><li>Night Shift (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Youth Sevices Library Assistant

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Youth Sevices Library Assistant