Library Aide

JOB
Under direct supervision, performs light clerical and recordkeeping duties related to the library; shelves books; performs related work, as required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: Prepare books and library materials for circulation. Sort, file, and shelve books, documents, periodicals, films, and recordings. Assist the public by answering inquiries at the counter and over the telephone. Process materials, including videos, gift books, paperbacks, and books on tape. Fill requests from daily automated request lists.Check in magazines and newspapers and maintain collections. Pack and unpack deliveries and donations. Assist with completing supply orders and maintain inventory. May maintain simple statistical records.Label and make minor repairs to books, materials, and equipment.Utilize computer related software, type simple reports, labels, and forms.Operate copier, laminators, and paper cutters.Cashiering, processing various monetary transactions.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment. Incumbent shall be exposed to those conditions normally encountered in an indoor and outdoor environment. Physical demands are moderate, consisting primarily of sitting, standing, walking, some lifting and moving of tables, chairs, and equipment. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Incumbent must be able to see and hear in the normal range, with or without correction, and communicate verbally and in written form with great facility and must be able to be understood. Incumbent must have the stamina to work long hours and overtime, if assigned, and must be willing to work an irregular schedule, which may include weekends, holidays, evenings, and/or varying shifts.