Library Assistant Job at Anoka County in Anoka

Job Posting End Date: December 9, 2024 at 11:59pm CST Hiring range: $19.04 to $21.90 per hour. Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year, pro-rated based on part-time status. In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 12/09/2024 in order to be considered. Position Description Are you looking for a rewarding career serving the citizens of Anoka County where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy providing exceptional customer service and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment? The Anoka County Library system enriches lives by connecting the community to ideas, information, and inspiration. Library staff engage the public through a vast array of library services and resources. Library Assistants help community members obtain library cards, learn about library offerings and opportunities, and keep books and media flowing throughout the system. They also assist patrons in managing their accounts, using technology, and finding the best sources to fulfill information needs. Library Assistants are an active and essential part of the Anoka County Library team, serving a wonderfully diverse community of library patrons. We are seeking applicants for our current opening at our Northtown location and for future vacancies. Apply today to join Anoka County's Library team! This is a part-time, non-exempt, on-siteposition. This part time position is based on 20 hours per week. Interviews will take place the week of 12/18/2024 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. Pay & Benefits Salary: $19.04 to $21.90 per hour, annual salary calculation pro-rated based on part-time status. 2024 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 24. $19.04 to $24.76 per hour, annual salary calculation pro-rated based on part-time status. 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays pro-rated based on part-time status. Pension plan and other retirement investment options. Advancement/professional development opportunities. Work Location This position will work at the Northtown Library, located at 711 County Hwy 10 NE, Blaine, MN 55434 Expected work hours are: Week 1: Saturday OFF Sunday OFF [Sign-Up for 2 Sunday afternoons per season] Monday 1-7 Tuesday OFF Wednesday 9:30-4 Thursday OFF Friday 8:30-5 Week 2: Saturday 8:30-5 Sunday OFF [Sign-Up for 2 Sunday afternoons per season] Monday 1-7 Tuesday OFF Wednesday 9:30-4 Thursday OFF Friday OFF Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Library Assistant: Create a welcoming environment for all by providing excellent customer service. Perform circulation duties including checkout, returns, assessing damages, running reports and routing materials. Assist library patrons with requests and provide assistance with technology and basic research support. Connect patrons to physical and virtual library collections. Organize, maintain and ensure collection tidiness. Process materials, link electronic records and ensure efficient movement of materials across the county. Assess patron needs to locate pertinent materials and resources, referring patron to librarians, as appropriate. Handle cash including processing payments and reconciling the cash drawer. Provide reference, information and material loan services to patrons of the library. Place and track orders. Work closely with library employees providing a sistance in processing and fulfilling requests. Maintain stockroom supplies and ensures cleanliness and orderly materials. Communicate and apply policies and procedures to library patrons. Troubleshoot computer software and hardware issues. Identify and resolve issues following standard protocols. Maintain current knowledge of county and library policies and procedures. Interpret and communicate policies to patrons, as needed. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Requires a high school diploma Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed 1 year customer service or library experience Strong verbal and written communication skills Physical Demands and Work Conditions Standard office environment, warehouse, or public library depending on assignment Frequent distraction and multitasking Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness. Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing to assist patrons Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work, and occasionally pushing carts weighing over 300 lbs. Occasional lifting of 20-50 lbs. while moving materials Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle Work activities may require contact with uncooperative, angry, and sometimes hostile clients May be required to use kick stools to reach items from high shelves Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions Selection Process It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Pre-employment Requirements Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. About Anoka County As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single... For full info follow application link. Anoka County is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner which will further the principles of equal employment opportunity.