Adult Services Associate
- $33,280 – 52,000 ($16-25/hour)
- William F. Laman Public Library
The Library Associate II provides direct assistance to patrons. Basic duties include checking
materials in and out, shelving, shelf reading, programming, and providing excellent customer service to library patrons. Please, send your resumes to jobs@lamanlibrary.org.
Duties:
- Possess a working knowledge of library automation systems
- Take responsibility for becoming familiar with upgrades to systems
- Assume a proactive role within the department
- Perform opening/closing procedures correctly
- Assist patrons in a courteous fashion
- Oversee appropriate use of library facilities and materials
- Deal with patron complaints/suggestions patiently and decisively
- Assist patrons in using library resources and provide reader’s advisory services
- Process overdues, reserves and periodicals as needed
- Assist with Homebound Services as needed
- Assist in reservation of meeting rooms
- Operate telephone switchboard
- Assist in LINC centers
- Ensure accurate library shelving of materials according to library policies and procedures
- Review materials for damage; clean and repair library materials as needed
- Participate in weeding procedure as assigned
- Develops bibliographies, leaflets, catalogs, and reference guides for library patrons
- Plan and assist with library projects, events and programs
- Promote all library services, events and programs
- Prepare materials to publicize library events, programs, resources as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification
Additional Abilities, Skills, and Knowledge we’re looking for:
- Knowledge of practices and procedures of a library
- Considerable ability to operate general office equipment such as copiers, faxes and typewriters
- Considerable ability to navigate online
- Considerable ability to utilize computers, e-reader devices, smartphones and tablets
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects, stoop, bend, move books and sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of public relations and customer service practices and procedures
- Proven leadership qualities which foster teamwork, effective communication and high morale
- Strong commitment to public service
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks
- Demonstrates a positive attitude
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of related experience OR high school diploma or equivalent and at least ten years of related experience
Posted Today
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Open until filled
Youth Services Associate
- $33,280 – 52,000 ($16-25/hour)
- William F. Laman Public Library
The Library Associate II provides direct assistance to patrons. Basic duties include checking
materials in and out, shelving, shelf reading and providing excellent customer service to library patrons. Please, send your resumes to jobs@lamanlibrary.org.
Duties:
- Possess a working knowledge of library automation systems
- Take responsibility for becoming familiar with upgrades to systems
- Assume a proactive role within the department
- Perform opening/closing procedures correctly
- Assist patrons in a courteous fashion
- Oversee appropriate use of library facilities and materials
- Deal with patron complaints/suggestions patiently and decisively
- Assist patrons in using library resources and provide reader’s advisory services
- Assure accurate library shelving of materials according to library policies and procedures
- Review materials for damage; clean and repair library materials as needed
- Participate in weeding procedure as assigned
- Assists in training new employees
- Assist with library projects, events and programs
- Promote all library services, events and programs
- Analyze collection for development needs
- Provide reference and reader’s advisory service
- Initiate, plan and conduct a variety of programs and activities to encourage the use of
the library by children between the ages of 0 to 18 and/or parents, including but not
limited to films, technology classes, special events, reading clubs, school and community
outreach
- Maintain a pleasant, inviting, safe environment for children
- Collaborate with schools and other agencies to serve children and parents
- Performs other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification
Additional Abilities, Skills, and Knowledge we’re looking for:
- Knowledge of practices and procedures of a library
- Considerable ability to operate general office equipment such as copiers, faxes and typewriters
- Considerable ability to navigate online
- Considerable ability to utilize computers, e-reader devices, smartphones and tablets
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects, stoop, bend, move books and sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of public relations and customer service practices and procedures
- Proven leadership qualities which foster teamwork, effective communication and high morale
- Strong commitment to public service
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks
- Demonstrates a positive attitude
- Knowledge of current trends in library services for children and parents
- Knowledge of children’s literature and other materials for children and parents
- Ability to work with patrons of varied backgrounds, ages, and abilities
- Ability to create long-range and short-range goals, objectives
- Ability to handle a great many details, some simultaneously, with accuracy
- Considerable ability to handle a sizable number of patrons simultaneously, with skill
- Ability to maintain a calm atmosphere, assure safety, respond to emergencies
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of related experience OR high school diploma or equivalent and at least ten years of related experience
Posted Today
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Open until filled
Various Part-Time Positions
- TBD
- William F. Laman Public Library
These positions include landscaping, customer service, and temporary. There are Friday, Saturday, morning, and evening hours available.
Duties:
- Possess a working knowledge of library automation systems
- Take responsibility for becoming familiar with upgrades to systems
- Assume a proactive role within the department
- Perform opening/closing procedures correctly
- Assist patrons in a courteous fashion
- Oversee appropriate use of library facilities and materials
- Deal with patron complaints/suggestions patiently and decisively
- Assist patrons in using library resources and provide reader’s advisory services
- Assure accurate library shelving of materials according to library policies and procedures
- Review materials for damage; clean and repair library materials as needed
- Participate in weeding procedure as assigned
- Assists in training new employees
- Assist with library projects, events and programs
- Promote all library services, events and programs
- Analyze collection for development needs
- Provide reference and reader’s advisory service
- Maintain a pleasant, inviting, safe environment for children
- Performs other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification
Posted Today
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Open until filled
