City of Dillingham, AK
Librarian Assistant Job at City of Dillingham, AK in Dillingham
City of Dillingham, AK, Dillingham, AK, United States, 99576
Salary : $3,887.87 Monthly
Location : 141 Main Street Dillingham
Job Type: Part-time Temporary
Job Number: 20220569
Department: Library
Opening Date: 06/07/2023
Description
This position is responsible for assisting the Librarian in the planning, implementation and administration of library services for the City of Dillingham. Position is Part-time (14 hours a week) and Temporary.
For a paper application go to: For more information call 907-842-5148 or email
Examples of Duties
1. Interact with general public; answering questions, accepting payments, faxing/copying, providing forms, etc.
2. Provide information and service to patrons during library open hours, including assistance with the electronic card catalog, finding materials, and reference questions.
3. Re-shelve library materials.
4. Use the library's automation software to circulate materials to patrons.
5. Sort mail and handle magazines and catalogs.
6. Assist librarian in processing new materials.
7. Supervise unattended children and teenagers using the computers and other library materials.
8. As needed, "shelf-read" to maintain order in the library's materials.
9. Assist Librarian in conducting periodic inventory of library collection.
10. Record all incoming cash receipts applying account numbers and verifying accuracy of application of receipts.
11. Provide inter-library loan services to patrons (manage requests and returns).
12. Coordinate reading programs, including story hours and summer reading programs.
13. Miscellaneous duties such as preparing supply orders, postage handling, and assisting other areas within the department as needed. 14. Responsible for petty cash, verifying balance, preparing petty cash reimbursement requests and records.
15. Evaluate the current collection for accuracy and relevance; choose quality replacement materials, and purchase and process new materials.
16. Work with the Friends of the Library and assist in coordinating the annual Friends of the Library used book sale.
Typical Qualifications
Education:
1. High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED).
Experience:
1. Library work experience preferred, computer competence.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge:
This position requires proficiency in the following areas:
1. Research and information gathering systems and methods.
2. Information database systems
3. Computerized information database systems.
4. Cataloguing, acquisitions and searching of on-line bibliographic utilities.
5. Information resources of the internet and other electronic databases.
Skills and Abilities:
This position must demonstrate the following skills and abilities:
1. Effective verbal, written, presentation and listening communications skills.
2. Interact with the public in a courteous, helpful and professional manner.
3. Ability to work independently.
4. Work with co-workers, outside agencies, and vendors in a professional manner.
5. Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized library, spreadsheet, word-processing, spreadsheets, email and database programs.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Location : 141 Main Street Dillingham
Job Type: Part-time Temporary
Job Number: 20220569
Department: Library
Opening Date: 06/07/2023
Description
This position is responsible for assisting the Librarian in the planning, implementation and administration of library services for the City of Dillingham. Position is Part-time (14 hours a week) and Temporary.
For a paper application go to: For more information call 907-842-5148 or email
Examples of Duties
1. Interact with general public; answering questions, accepting payments, faxing/copying, providing forms, etc.
2. Provide information and service to patrons during library open hours, including assistance with the electronic card catalog, finding materials, and reference questions.
3. Re-shelve library materials.
4. Use the library's automation software to circulate materials to patrons.
5. Sort mail and handle magazines and catalogs.
6. Assist librarian in processing new materials.
7. Supervise unattended children and teenagers using the computers and other library materials.
8. As needed, "shelf-read" to maintain order in the library's materials.
9. Assist Librarian in conducting periodic inventory of library collection.
10. Record all incoming cash receipts applying account numbers and verifying accuracy of application of receipts.
11. Provide inter-library loan services to patrons (manage requests and returns).
12. Coordinate reading programs, including story hours and summer reading programs.
13. Miscellaneous duties such as preparing supply orders, postage handling, and assisting other areas within the department as needed. 14. Responsible for petty cash, verifying balance, preparing petty cash reimbursement requests and records.
15. Evaluate the current collection for accuracy and relevance; choose quality replacement materials, and purchase and process new materials.
16. Work with the Friends of the Library and assist in coordinating the annual Friends of the Library used book sale.
Typical Qualifications
Education:
1. High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED).
Experience:
1. Library work experience preferred, computer competence.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge:
This position requires proficiency in the following areas:
1. Research and information gathering systems and methods.
2. Information database systems
3. Computerized information database systems.
4. Cataloguing, acquisitions and searching of on-line bibliographic utilities.
5. Information resources of the internet and other electronic databases.
Skills and Abilities:
This position must demonstrate the following skills and abilities:
1. Effective verbal, written, presentation and listening communications skills.
2. Interact with the public in a courteous, helpful and professional manner.
3. Ability to work independently.
4. Work with co-workers, outside agencies, and vendors in a professional manner.
5. Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized library, spreadsheet, word-processing, spreadsheets, email and database programs.
This position is not eligible for benefits.