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Part-Time Circulation Librarian

Department: Adult Library

Reports to: Adult Lead Library Associate

Certification Level: Not Required

Hours: Alternating 8 hours the first week. 16 hours the second week, for a total of 24 hours per pay period.

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Provides friendly, high quality customer service to Library patrons under the direction of the Lead Library Associate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma
2. Cooperative attitude and dependability; ability to organize work and exercise good judgment.
3. Personality, attitude and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and staff members in a professional manner.
4. Must be aware of and adhere to library policies.
5. Knowledge of various computer applications
6. Understand the necessity for, and maintain confidentiality of library users.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 15 lbs.  Average mobility needed.  Ability to stand, walk, reach, hold, carry, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, push and maneuver book carts.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Charges books, magazines and other library holdings in and out at the circulation desk
• Collects any fees using an automated circulation system and notes the fees paid on the daily cash log
• Reserves and renews books and other materials
• Issues library cards to patrons and able to properly determine the correct type of card to be issued. (residential, reciprocal, paid, PLAC)
• Checks materials for damage and reports damage to Circulation manager or patron services
• Replaces books, magazines and other library holdings on shelves according to numbering and alphabetical sequences
• Empties book and media drops at regular intervals
• Assists patrons in locating materials
• Assists patrons with pay copier if needed
• Operates facsimile machine
• Answers in-house calls and provides routine information or transfers calls
• Assists in assuring accurate library shelving by shelf-reading and
  re-shelving of materials, as needed
• Shifts collections to make room for new materials
• Sorts mail and places items in appropriate mailboxes
• Follows opening and closing procedures
• Performs related work as required
• Attends staff meetings

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of library clerical procedures and practices
• Good knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System
• Good ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Good ability to pay attention to detail
• Good ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates and the general public

OTHER:

1. Cooperating as a team member with the library staff in performing any duties essential to the achievement of the objectives of the library.
2. Doing related work as required.

Summer Part-Time Children’s Library Assistant

The Corydon Branch of the Harrison County Public Library is seeking an energetic, creative, and kid-friendly individual for the position of Youth Services Assistant.

Qualifications include: a High School Diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, dependability, a cooperative attitude, experience with children, and good customer service skills.

Essential Requirements: Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 15 lbs. Average mobility needed. Ability to stand, walk, reach, hold, carry, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, push and maneuver book carts.

Position Description: Energetic, creative, and kid-friendly person needed to assist Youth Services staff. Candidate must enjoy working with children, have a positive attitude, and be computer literate.
The Youth Services Assistant will be responsible for cleaning and shelving books, helping patrons, assisting in the general upkeep of the Children’s Department, and other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge of youth literature and previous library experience is preferred. Must have a willingness to learn and to work well with others. This position is not a desk job.

Hours: 12-23.5 hours per week during June and July, with the possibility of some hours during the school year. Evening and Saturday availability is required. Training would be in May, with regular
hours beginning in June.

A background check is required.

Reference Assistant

Department: Reference
Reports to: Reference Head
Hours Per Week: Varies, Part-Time

OBJECTIVE:

To assist HCPL patrons both onsite and off, maintain order of the nonfiction collection, and facilitate the transmission of interlibrary loans.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma
2. Working knowledge of reference tools and the Dewey Decimal system
3. Extensive experience with technology, including Microsoft Office, Google Drive, email, internet, social media, and general computer troubleshooting
4. Availability for working evenings and weekends
5. Positive public service attitude and good communication skills
6. Capable of standing, walking, reaching, and bending for extended periods of time
7. Ability to lift heavy library materials (approx. 25 lbs)

REQUIREMENTS:

Work Ethic

• Punctual, dependable, good attendance record
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Doesn’t use work time for personal endeavors

Communication

• Maintains an open line of communication between other members of the department
• Follows the chain of command
• Exhibits a professional attitude and relays complaints to administration rather than the patrons
• Collaborates with other departments regarding decision-making when needed

Public Relations

• Makes eye contact, smiles, greets patrons when they come up to the desk
• Verbalizes the steps being taken when assisting patrons
• Performs a reference interview as necessary
• Prioritizes a patron’s right to confidentiality and privacy
• Enforces library policy in a friendly manner
• Both assists and instructs patrons with use of library resources
• Avoids discussing other patrons, employees, or library business with patrons

Attention to Detail

• Shelves and shelf reads with accuracy
• Fills out forms, orders, and requests completely and accurately
• Understands that the desk is a shared space that should be kept organized
• Keeps brochures, displays, and public notices stocked and up-to-date
• Completes all steps of assigned tasks
• Contributes to the evaluation and development of the collection

Professional Development

• Meets or exceeds Reference Tech Competencies and seeks training in areas of improvement
• Follows new and emerging technologies
• Participates in conferences, webinars, and trainings for reinforcement and/or acquisition of skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Shelve and shelf read nonfiction daily
2. Troubleshoot computers and field technology questions
3. Assist with printing, copying, and scanning
4. Answer library-related queries both over the phone and in person
5. Facilitate interlibrary loans
6. Track requests within the SRCS system (placing initial requests, reordering failed requests, logging overdue items, following up on items in limbo, handling invoices)
7. Process and sort newspapers and magazines
8. Manage the Reference email account and answer Ask-A-Librarian queries when applicable
9. Discard newspapers (weekly), magazines (yearly), and weeded books
10. Monitor bulletin board handouts and public notices
11. Create, update, and distribute pamphlets on library services
12. Register visitors for computer use
13. Arrange conference room bookings
14. Order, manage, and display tax forms
15. Proctor tests when needed
16. Perform other duties as assigned

Volunteer Positions

Maintenance Volunteer

Job Title: Maintenance Support

Reports to: Head of Grounds and Maintenance

Job Location: Corydon branch

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Type: One-time job

Hours: 7:00 am-12 noon

JOB DESCRIPTION: Help with spraying cleaner on the building while the maintenance department power washes the building. Also, keep hoses untangled, hold the ladder, and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Able to stand for long periods; able to lift 25Ibs; able to be out in the sun.