City of Suffolk, VA
Library Associate (Part-time)
City of Suffolk, VA, Suffolk, Virginia, United States, 23437
Salary:
$16.38 Hourly
Location :
Suffolk, VA
Job Type:
Part Time
Job Number:
03428
Department:
Library
Opening Date:
06/25/2024
Closing Date:
7/9/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Under general supervision, provides professional customer and information services through in-person, phone and virtual customer service in Suffolk's various library locations. As part of the Location Services Department, this position conducts reference and readers' advisory assistance, provides technology training and assistance, and provides access to information and resources through the libraries various services. Reports to the Library Location Services Coordinator. The schedule for this position is for 21 hours/week, including one evening shift per week and every other Saturday.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Essential Job Functions
Registers customers for library cards.Instruct users in the use of the library online catalog, electronic resources, print and non-print materials and library equipment to enable them to use the library resources independently.Assists customers in finding and/or requesting materials that will meet their needs.Instructs and assists users with the public computers and other library technology and equipment.Refers customers to and/or directly contact, community, state and national agencies and organizations, if required, to satisfy the information needs of customers.Conducts reference interviews to determine the information needs of the customerPerforms research to satisfy customers' information needsDemonstrates awareness of materials, current events, trends and popular authorsInterprets, explains and applies library policy and procedures to respond to customer concerns.Processes requests and provides information to customers about their library account.Searches and updates circulation system and check materials in and out. Develops and maintains the collection, processes items for rotation between facilities; reassigns, rotates, and shelves items; suggests purchases for the branch and system.Assists in maintaining and updating the library catalog and collection; repairs or discards damaged or obsolete material.Monitors current and forthcoming reading and format trends to anticipate and meet patron needs; ensures required material is handled with priority.Performs related work as required.
Required Qualifications
A combination of higher education and/or experience equivalent to 5 years, 1 of which must have been in a library setting or closely related customer service field ; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Requires a valid driver's license.
Seasonal Employees- No BenefitsPart-time Employees - Sick Leave (See below)Full Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits;
Retirement
(Virginia Retirement System employer) for employees hired on or after 1/1/14 -
Hybrid MembersHybrid plan members contribute 4 percent of creditable compensation to the defined benefit plan and 1 percent to the defined contribution plan each month. Members may voluntarily contribute up to an additional 4 percent in 0.5 percent increments to the defined contribution plan each month. Members can increase or decrease their voluntary contributions on a quarterly basis. With the mandatory and voluntary contributions to the defined contribution component of the plan, members can contribute a maximum of 5 percent with a 3.5 percent match from the employer. Members invest in various investment options that best fit their needs.Vested after 5 years in the defined benefit part of the plan. Vested in phases based on years in the Defined Contribution part of the Plan. The retirement eligibility for a full or reduced retirement pension in the Hybrid Plan is very detailed. Please contact the Virginia Retirement System or the Human Resources Department for details.
Paid Time Off (PTO) Yearly earnings120 Hours (1-59 months), 144 Hours (60-119 months), 168 Hours (120- 179 months), 192 Hours (180 and over)Sick LeavePart Time employees earn 4 hours per month Sick leave accrues at the end of the month and may be accrued with no ceiling.
Personal LeaveAll regular full time employees are granted 24 hours of personal leave each calendar year. Personal leave must be preapproved and is not cumulative.Health InsuranceCoverage available for you and your eligible dependents using pre-tax payroll deductions if elected.Supplemental InsurancesEmployees may purchase the following supplemental insurance policies: short term and long term disability, cancer, accident, supplemental hospitalization, and group universal life insurance.Employer Sponsored Short Term and Long Term DisabilityProvides disability coverage for employees work and non-work related disabilities. Work related disabilities are covered starting on day one (1). Non work related disabilities are covered starting on day eight (8), after you have been employed for one year.Flexible Spending AccountsEmployees may participate in the Health Reimbursement, Dependent Care Reimbursement and Premium Reimbursement Accounts. All deductions are made on a pre-tax basis and will reduce your taxable income.Life InsuranceThe city pays the entire premium for life insurance coverage in the amount of 2 times annual salary for natural death and 4 times annual salary for accidental death.Optional Life InsuranceEmployees have the option of electing additional life insurance coverage in the amount of 1, 2, 3 or 4 times their annual salary. Employees may only purchase optional life insurance on spouses and children if they are enrolled in optional life insurance for themselves.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)12 weeks of job protected leave for leaves approved in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act. Employees receive continuation of health insurance, job protection and consideration for a comparable job when available, or an equivalent job, upon return to work.Funeral Leave24 hours of paid leave of absence in case of death in immediate family.HolidaysSuffolk follows the Virginia State holiday calendar as set by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Jury DutyTime off with pay with difference between jury pay and regular pay or use annual leave and keep check.457 Deferred Compensation, ROTH IRA, Traditional IRAOffered through ICMA Retirement Corporation as a way to shelter a portion of your salary from income taxes and save for retirement.Employee Assistance ProgramOffers employees and immediate family members (3) free, confidential counseling sessions related to a broad range of issues such as marital or family conflict, job or personal stress, alcohol or drug abuse, financial or legal worries, etc.
Worker's CompensationShould an employee have an on the job injury, he/she could be eligible for Workmen's Compensation Benefits, except in cases of willful neglect.
Pay DaysEmployees will be paid on the 15th and last working day of each month.Credit UnionA Suffolk Credit Union is available to employees.Legal ServicesEmployees may prepay for access to legal assistance.Notary Public ServicesServices available in the Human Resources Department.
Alternative Work Schedule For some positions -Offers 4 Alternative Work Schedule options to provide employees with greater control over their personal and professional time, as well as reducing absences.
01
Do you have a valid driver's license?
YesNo
02
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
YesNo
03
Please share specific examples of the types of technology you have experience with, including but not limited to software, devices, and applications.
04
In two or three sentences, briefly describe why you would enjoy working in a library setting.
Required Question
$16.38 Hourly
Location :
Suffolk, VA
Job Type:
Part Time
Job Number:
03428
Department:
Library
Opening Date:
06/25/2024
Closing Date:
7/9/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Under general supervision, provides professional customer and information services through in-person, phone and virtual customer service in Suffolk's various library locations. As part of the Location Services Department, this position conducts reference and readers' advisory assistance, provides technology training and assistance, and provides access to information and resources through the libraries various services. Reports to the Library Location Services Coordinator. The schedule for this position is for 21 hours/week, including one evening shift per week and every other Saturday.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Essential Job Functions
Registers customers for library cards.Instruct users in the use of the library online catalog, electronic resources, print and non-print materials and library equipment to enable them to use the library resources independently.Assists customers in finding and/or requesting materials that will meet their needs.Instructs and assists users with the public computers and other library technology and equipment.Refers customers to and/or directly contact, community, state and national agencies and organizations, if required, to satisfy the information needs of customers.Conducts reference interviews to determine the information needs of the customerPerforms research to satisfy customers' information needsDemonstrates awareness of materials, current events, trends and popular authorsInterprets, explains and applies library policy and procedures to respond to customer concerns.Processes requests and provides information to customers about their library account.Searches and updates circulation system and check materials in and out. Develops and maintains the collection, processes items for rotation between facilities; reassigns, rotates, and shelves items; suggests purchases for the branch and system.Assists in maintaining and updating the library catalog and collection; repairs or discards damaged or obsolete material.Monitors current and forthcoming reading and format trends to anticipate and meet patron needs; ensures required material is handled with priority.Performs related work as required.
Required Qualifications
A combination of higher education and/or experience equivalent to 5 years, 1 of which must have been in a library setting or closely related customer service field ; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Requires a valid driver's license.
Seasonal Employees- No BenefitsPart-time Employees - Sick Leave (See below)Full Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits;
Retirement
(Virginia Retirement System employer) for employees hired on or after 1/1/14 -
Hybrid MembersHybrid plan members contribute 4 percent of creditable compensation to the defined benefit plan and 1 percent to the defined contribution plan each month. Members may voluntarily contribute up to an additional 4 percent in 0.5 percent increments to the defined contribution plan each month. Members can increase or decrease their voluntary contributions on a quarterly basis. With the mandatory and voluntary contributions to the defined contribution component of the plan, members can contribute a maximum of 5 percent with a 3.5 percent match from the employer. Members invest in various investment options that best fit their needs.Vested after 5 years in the defined benefit part of the plan. Vested in phases based on years in the Defined Contribution part of the Plan. The retirement eligibility for a full or reduced retirement pension in the Hybrid Plan is very detailed. Please contact the Virginia Retirement System or the Human Resources Department for details.
Paid Time Off (PTO) Yearly earnings120 Hours (1-59 months), 144 Hours (60-119 months), 168 Hours (120- 179 months), 192 Hours (180 and over)Sick LeavePart Time employees earn 4 hours per month Sick leave accrues at the end of the month and may be accrued with no ceiling.
Personal LeaveAll regular full time employees are granted 24 hours of personal leave each calendar year. Personal leave must be preapproved and is not cumulative.Health InsuranceCoverage available for you and your eligible dependents using pre-tax payroll deductions if elected.Supplemental InsurancesEmployees may purchase the following supplemental insurance policies: short term and long term disability, cancer, accident, supplemental hospitalization, and group universal life insurance.Employer Sponsored Short Term and Long Term DisabilityProvides disability coverage for employees work and non-work related disabilities. Work related disabilities are covered starting on day one (1). Non work related disabilities are covered starting on day eight (8), after you have been employed for one year.Flexible Spending AccountsEmployees may participate in the Health Reimbursement, Dependent Care Reimbursement and Premium Reimbursement Accounts. All deductions are made on a pre-tax basis and will reduce your taxable income.Life InsuranceThe city pays the entire premium for life insurance coverage in the amount of 2 times annual salary for natural death and 4 times annual salary for accidental death.Optional Life InsuranceEmployees have the option of electing additional life insurance coverage in the amount of 1, 2, 3 or 4 times their annual salary. Employees may only purchase optional life insurance on spouses and children if they are enrolled in optional life insurance for themselves.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)12 weeks of job protected leave for leaves approved in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act. Employees receive continuation of health insurance, job protection and consideration for a comparable job when available, or an equivalent job, upon return to work.Funeral Leave24 hours of paid leave of absence in case of death in immediate family.HolidaysSuffolk follows the Virginia State holiday calendar as set by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Jury DutyTime off with pay with difference between jury pay and regular pay or use annual leave and keep check.457 Deferred Compensation, ROTH IRA, Traditional IRAOffered through ICMA Retirement Corporation as a way to shelter a portion of your salary from income taxes and save for retirement.Employee Assistance ProgramOffers employees and immediate family members (3) free, confidential counseling sessions related to a broad range of issues such as marital or family conflict, job or personal stress, alcohol or drug abuse, financial or legal worries, etc.
Worker's CompensationShould an employee have an on the job injury, he/she could be eligible for Workmen's Compensation Benefits, except in cases of willful neglect.
Pay DaysEmployees will be paid on the 15th and last working day of each month.Credit UnionA Suffolk Credit Union is available to employees.Legal ServicesEmployees may prepay for access to legal assistance.Notary Public ServicesServices available in the Human Resources Department.
Alternative Work Schedule For some positions -Offers 4 Alternative Work Schedule options to provide employees with greater control over their personal and professional time, as well as reducing absences.
01
Do you have a valid driver's license?
YesNo
02
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
YesNo
03
Please share specific examples of the types of technology you have experience with, including but not limited to software, devices, and applications.
04
In two or three sentences, briefly describe why you would enjoy working in a library setting.
Required Question