LIBRARY INTERN

Assists the Library staff in library operations & service desk work, including performing daily library functions and assisting with reports, special programs, etc. Position is a seasonal, part time temporary position that requires working evening and weekend hours.

Reports to Library Director or designee. This is a non-supervisory position. Has frequent contact with the general public, other city departments, schools, and organizations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: This is a description of the way this job is currently performed; there is potential for accommodation.

• Under close supervision, works service desks, reshelves and shifts materials, assists patrons in checking out, returning, and locating materials and information, uses computers, and answers the telephone.
• Under close supervision, assists with technical and physical processing of purchased, acquired, and donated library materials.
• Provides quality customer service to the general public, City staff, and all other work contacts, puts up seasonal decorations, and uses various equipment.
• Reshelves all library materials; maintains shelf order, and shifts materials especially during library rearrangement and inventory.
• Performs various light custodial tasks such as dusting, emptying waste baskets, cleaning library materials, etc.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Good customer service principles; the Dewey Decimal System.

Ability to:

• Work well with adults and children
• Perform basic mathematical computations
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Speak and write effectively
• Type accurately at a speed of 30 words per minute
• Learn to operate standard word processing and spreadsheet computer software
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with organizations, schools, employees, and the general public
• Work requires evening and weekend hours or other schedules as assigned.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: None required

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES REQUIRED: None required