Library Assistant II

Library Assistant IIPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4559779)Apply?Library Assistant IISalary$40,960.00 - $66,764.00 AnnuallyLocationNorfolk, VAJob TypePermanent Part-timeJob Number12229DepartmentLibraryOpening Date06/27/2024Closing Date7/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern+ Description+ Benefits+ QuestionsDescriptionThe City of Norfolk's Department of Libraries is currently seeking a Library Assistant II for its Collection Development Division. This position assists with the daily operations of the library by managing the flow of materials, performing administrative duties including typing and filing. providing customer service to patrons and colleagues.The mission of collection management is to identify, evaluate, select, organize and maintain high-quality information resources, in a wide variety of formats, to meet the needs of our diverse community for life-long learning, cultural enrichment, intellectual stimulation and recreation in support of the mission and vision statements of the Norfolk Public Library and the City of Norfolk. The Library strives to create a "City of Readers", where all citizens are literate, techno-literate, productive and contribute to and enjoy a high quality of life.Departmental Hiring Salary: $19.69 HourlyEssential FunctionsEssential functions include but are not limited to:+ Serves patrons at various branch library locations as needed checking out materials, shelving, taking payments for fines and fees, answering questions, and providing reading recommendations.+ Assists with the selection of library materials by searching bibliographic records, reading reviews, online resources, and compiling selection lists.+ Reviews and compiles library materials usage data into spreadsheets.+ Assists library patrons with their accounts, primarily by email and telephone.+ Follows oral and written instructions.+ Operates office equipment such as a computer, copier, scanner, printer and a facsimile machine.+ Assists in creating and updating collection development procedures.+ Performs assigned duties as instructed.+ Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time; see identification numbers on materials; lift from ground to above shoulder; lift, shift and sort boxes of books and AV materials push and pull loaded book carts; bend and stoop; reach shelves from floor level to approximately 6 feet in height using a step stool in narrow aisles and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.+ Work requires employees to stand for extended periods of time, bend, reach, and lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.Education/ExperienceWork requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.One year of experience in library or related customer service work.Additional Information & RequirementsWork Hours: 20 hrs.; Monday- Friday; 8:30am-12:30pm+ Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.+ Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.+ Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.+ RetirementIf you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.+ The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicants school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.NOTE:The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.Non-CityPositions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.01The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.+ I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.02Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?+ Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee+ Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee+ No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee03Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.04Please select the highest level of education you have completed.+ Less than High School Diploma/GED+ High School Diploma/GED+ Some College (6 months or more)+ Vocational/Technical Degree+ Associate's Degree+ Bachelor's Degree+ Master's Degree or higher05Have you worked in a library setting as a volunteer or paid staff?+ Yes+ No06Do you have experience working in a library using Dewey classification?+ Yes+ No07Do you have experience using Microsoft Excel?+ Yes+ No08This position requires standing for long periods and frequently lifting boxes and materials weighing up to 50 lbs. Are you able to meet these requirements?+ Yes+ No09Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)+ I am not a Veteran+ I am a Veteran+ I am a Disabled VeteranRequired QuestionAgencyCity of NorfolkApplyPlease verify your email address Verify Email