Library Assistant Job at The Kansas City Public Library in Kansas City

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Basic Information

• Reports to Northeast Branch Manager.
• 20 hours per week.
• $16.93 per hour.
• Position is open until filled.

Schedule

Monday & Saturday - 8:30 am - 5 pm

Friday - 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Location

North-East Branch: 6000 Wilson Avenue, Kansas City, MO. 64123.

Job Duties (Essential Functions)

1. Provides basic circulation and registration services to assure patrons ready access to library materials: Checks materials in and out; issues library cards; collects fines and charges; updates customer records in the computer; verbally explains circulation policies and procedures.
2. Provides excellent customer service (in person and over the phone): assist patrons with the use of library databases, computer equipment, and software; process patrons' request material; prepares and sends Interlibrary Loan requests; provides patrons with reader's advisory assistance; and if unable to assist with the request, directs call to the appropriate staff person.
3. Maintains effective courteous working relationships with all library patrons and staff.
4. Uses decision making skills to improve the patron experience.
5. Lifts, routes and shelves materials, which may weigh up to 10 pounds, from book bins and shelves.
6. Performs other related work and as assigned.
7. Performs other related work and undertakes special projects as assigned.
8. As this branch is a designated United States Village Post Office, this position assists with Village Post Office duties including selling stamps, organizing postal supplies and answering questions related to postal services.

Requirements

1. Demonstrated ability to meet and serve the public, working effectively with customers of all ages.
2. Demonstrated ability to be a team player.
3. Demonstrated ability to learn library operations, services and policies, including computer procedures ; willingness to learn and keep current with emerging technologies.
4. Demonstrated ability to use decision making skills to reflect values-based principles.
5. Demonstrated ability to organize daily work routines for location effectively.
6. Demonstrated ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
7. Must be able to work at a counter used for customer interactions.
8. Must be able to access materials from shelves which may be overhead or those which may be below waist level.
9. Many duties performed while standing and bending; ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
10. Ability to speak and understand English is required, additional consideration will be given to individuals that are proficient in any non-English languages spoken in Jackson County, MO including Spanish, Vietnamese, French, Arabic, and Swahili.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. This requirement may also be an equivalent combination of education, work experience, and life experience.
• Customer Service experience preferred.

Work Environment

Work is performed at the North-East Library Branch. Workspace is shared with co-workers and patrons from a diverse socio-economic community.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions and job requirements of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.