Abrar Admin

Township of Lower Merion

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>Schedule:</b></p><div></div><div><div><div><div><b>
Monday: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.</b></div></div><div><div><b><br>
Friday: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.</b></div></div><div><div><b><br>
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.</b></div></div><br>
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Potential to acquire more hours covering fluctuating needs from other day/evening shifts.</b></div><br>
This is library shelving and clerical work involving circulation duties and customer service.<br>
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Work involves shelving and shelf-reading, circulation and customer service. The work requires that the employee have good knowledge, skill and ability to work with the public. Accurately completes tasks and projects as assigned by supervisor.<br>
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Works under the general supervision of a Department Head or Head Librarian.</div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Shelves library materials, including books, magazines, newspapers, and audio-visual materials.<br>
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Shelf-read to assure items are properly located so that patrons are able to find them.<br>
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Locates library materials for reserve lists.<br>
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Assists in library opening and closing procedures, which may include locking/unlocking the library night drop, unloading the night drop, clearing tables, reassembling newspapers, turning lights on/off, turning copiers on/off, and making sure that everyone is out of the building.<br>
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Assists at the circulation desk including checking materials in and out. Uses the library computer system (Polaris) to register and update borrower information and place reserves.<br>
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Answers phones, calculates overdue fines, receives money and makes change.<br>
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Sorts materials for return to their home libraries.<br>
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Provides information and directions to patrons. This may include locating books and materials.<br>
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Assists with use of copiers, computers, and with e-materials available to patrons through streaming and downloading on various devices.<br>
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Assists with material withdrawal procedures.<br>
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Performs other duties as required.</p></div><br>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Must be 16 years of age or older and provide a work permit if under 18 years of age.<br>
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Excellent interpersonal communication skills.<br>
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Ability to assist adults, teens, and children courteously and efficiently.<br>
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Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.<br>
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Experience in computer operation including Apple devices, Chromebooks, and Microsoft Office is desired.<br>
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Ability to successfully pass and maintain the following background checks: (1) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check, (2) Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certification, and (3) FBI Criminal Background Check through the Department of Human Services.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Physical Requirements</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Ability to view a computer screen for up to 80% of shift.<br>
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Ability to sit for a minimum of up to 2 hours and must be mobile for a minimum of 2 hours per shift.<br>
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Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, kneel, lift, push and pull up to 68% of shift for shelving books and other library procedures.<br>
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Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds up to 68% of shift for shelving books and for moving of library materials.<br>
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Ability to use both the right and left hand for firm grasping, repetitive actions and fine manipulation.</p></div></div></div>
<br><div></div><div><div><div><p>This position is not eligible for Township-paid fringe benefits.</p></div></div></div>

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