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City of Mason City, IA

Library Assistant I

City of Mason City, IA, Mason City, Iowa, United States, 50401


Salary:

$17.79 - $18.83 Hourly

Location :

Mason City, IA

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Number:

2024-00083

Department:

Mason City Public Library

Opening Date:

06/26/2024

Closing Date:

7/10/2024 4:30 PM Central America

Residency Requirement?:

No

Description

The Mason City Public Library is accepting applications for a full-time Library Assistant I. This position will perform a variety of routine and complex clerical work, and assist with programming in the operation of public services.

Shift Hours:

40 hrs/wk. This position will work some evening shifts each week and every other Saturday.Duties/Responsibilities

Works in assigned area of library operations to achieve goals within available resources.Circulates library materials: check out, check in, place holds, collect fines and fees. Checks in serials, places new serials for public use. Enters and checks patrons into patron database; annual weeds patron files.Helps library users understand and use the library's automated catalog.Works regularly scheduled hours at the Circulation Desk.Provides advisory services to patrons.Processes overdue notices and mails notices.Maintains materials storage areas.Shelves and shelf reads library materials.Assists with programming.Assists staff in the performance of their duties as required.Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts.Two years of progressively responsible experience in library operations,

orEquivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to keep accurate records. Working knowledge of the library's collection. Working knowledge of library systems, working knowledge of library policies and procedures.Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.Ability to prepare a variety of reports and records; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, employees, supervisors, other departments and agencies and the public.

Applications accepted until 4:30pm on July 10, 2024

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Mason City offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees regularly working 40 hours or more per week.

The benefits available include vacation, holidays, sick leave, family sick leave, life insurance and AD&D, health and dental insurance, IPERS retirement, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program.