Library Specialist (Seasonal) - Library District (Prescott)

Role

This is a Seasonal position which is on-call or as needed not to exceed 1040 hours per fiscal year.

Under general supervision, provides a variety of basic to intermediate library support services.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

Performs one-on-one patron education activities for library-specific subject areas at multiple locations.
Performs research on assigned activities.
Attends meetings and completes reports for programs as required.
Fosters community relationships with internal and external partners.
Performs activities associated with the processing of library materials.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
A minimum of one (1) year of relevant library experience.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license without restrictions.

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Standard library cataloging practices, principles, methods, and technical service processes.
Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
Clerical office practices and procedures.
Research techniques.
Current Microsoft Office software.
Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

Creating instructional materials to support hands-on training.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.

Ability to:

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office and public library. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 4
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: No

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

10 Paid Holidays Per Year
Annual Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Care Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance
Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
Retirement Plans
Sick Leave
Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

457 Deferred Compensation Program
Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Short-Term Disability
Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

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