Employment Opportunities @ LARL

LIBRARY ASSOCIATE SUBSTITUTE
Breckenridge

Nature of Work: Under the direction of a Supervisor, performs a variety of tasks related to library operations designed to assist library customers in locating and making use of library materials and resources.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Substitute for Branch Librarian and/or Library Associate, providing service to customers through circulation and related functions, catalog, readers’ advisory, interlibrary loan, and reference services, including use of the Internet and online databases.
• Serve library customers in person, on the telephone, and via e-mail.
• Assist library customers in locating materials.
• Answer circulation and directional questions.
• Place and fill requests for materials through automated catalog & interlibrary loan resources, search for requested materials, notify customer of availability, and oversee return of materials borrowed from other libraries.
• Collect and accurately record payment of service charges and other fees.
• Register borrowers and maintain borrower records in the system database.
• Check in, check out, and shelve library materials; empty book drop.
• Transfer library materials within building;process, pack and unpack materials for delivery between libraries.
• Assist customers in the use of AV equipment, photocopiers, public access computers, self-check machine (if available), and other library equipment; schedule and troubleshoot public computers and printers.
• Learn new computer procedures for each upgrade of the automated system and computer programs, as required.
• Process newspapers and magazines.
• May make deliveries to homebound customers.
• May perform minor “housekeeping” duties.
• Assist in opening and closing procedures of the library building; may open and close building.
• May conduct weekly storytimes and assist with other children’s programs, including the summer reading program.
• Assist with programming, special functions, and operations of the library as needed.
• Provide library tours and orientation for the public.
• Answer telephone and direct calls.
• Participate in periodic Substitute training sessions.
• May supervise Library Assistants and/or volunteers.
• Keep informed of regional policies and procedures.
• Other duties consisting of similar and related tasks or of a logical work assignment to the position as directed by the appropriate Supervisor and the Regional Library Director.

Distinguishing Characteristics: An as needed position requiring direct contact with library customers, responsible for carrying out a variety of clerical functions related to circulation or other library business and building functions.

Qualifications: Graduation from a four-year college preferred or an equivalent combination of library experience, training, and relevant work experience. Some experience in library work preferred. Knowledge of approved library methods and procedures; knowledge of authors and books in a wide range of reader levels and subject areas; ability to understand and direct interest levels of various library customer groups; ability to interpret library policies, objectives, and services to the general public using friendliness, tact, and diplomacy; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and public relations; ability to use a computer and other general office equipment; ability to communicate well both orally and in writing in English; ability to stand at a public service desk and use a computer keyboard for long periods of time; ability to reach and grasp materials with arm extended above the head or stoop to reach materials near the floor; ability to lift and carry over 30 lbs. Experience in using library catalogs and applications software. Effective decision-making skills. Requires a valid driver’s license and occasional travel.

Working Conditions: This is an as needed, on-call position with daytime and evening hours. Due to the limited work hours, there are no benefits with this position. Place of employment is the Breckenridge Branch of Lake Agassiz Regional Library.

Salary: $7.73 per hour

Application forms are available at all LARL agencies or at www.larl.org and should be submitted to: Human Resources Lake Agassiz Regional Library, 118 5 th St. S. Moorhead , MN 56560 , e-mail: larlhr@larl.org; fax 218-233-7556. Applications accepted until the position is filled.

 

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