Employment Opportunities @ LARL

LINK Site Coordinator
(Library Assistant) - 6-10 hours

Nature of Work: Under the direction of the Hub Supervisor, coordinates volunteers and promotion of the LINK Site. Works with trained volunteers to perform a variety of tasks related to library circulation and/or clerical activities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: *

* Due to the limited size and hours of the LINK Site, not all job duties may apply.

• Promote the LINK Site in the community and surrounding area.
• Actively seek volunteers and schedule them to work at the LINK Site.
• Assist in training new volunteers.
• Assist volunteers who:
  • 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.
  • Receive payment of service charges and other fees.
  • Register borrowers and maintain borrower records in the system database.
  • Check in, discharge, and shelve library materials; empty book drop.
  • Transfer library materials within building;process, pack and unpack materials for delivery between libraries.
  • Learn new computer procedures for each upgrade of the automated system and computer programs, as required.
  • Monitor condition of library materials (cleaning and mending), including: books, magazines, and AV materials; process them to Technical Services; may withdraw damaged/worn out materials.
  • Process newspapers and magazines.
  • Make deliveries to homebound customers.
  • Perform minor “housekeeping” duties.
  • Assist in opening and closing procedures.
  • Compile statistical data for reports.
  • May prepare topical displays.
  • May conduct weekly storytimes and participate in development of other children’s programs, including the summer reading program.
• 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.

Qualifications: Requires a high school diploma and some experience in library or related clerical work with proficiency in keyboarding and knowledge of computer office software; experience working with the public is desirable; requires ability to follow oral and written instructions in English; ability to learn and operate an automated system with high degree of efficiency; ability to organize work, set priorities, use time effectively; ability to work independently to meet deadlines; excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with friendliness, tact and diplomacy; ability to interpret library policies and procedures; accuracy in clerical skills and attention to detail; desire to work with enthusiasm and initiative; ability to work standing at the public service desk or sitting at a computer station for several hours at a time; ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs., to reach to retrieve materials on low or high shelves and to grasp a barcode wand for extended periods of time. Requires a valid driver’s license and occasional travel.

Working Conditions: 6-10 hours per week, $8.50/hour. Place of employment is the Gonvick LINK Site, a link to Lake Agassiz Regional Library with occasional travel to other sites in the LARL region.

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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