Cobb County Government is hiring: Library Associate in Marietta

This position is located at the new Gritters Library in East Cobb County and supervises the part-time Library Technician positions.

The purpose of this classification is to assist in providing services to library patrons, managing library collections and implementing library programs.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides customer service to library patrons and the public: assists and provides information related to library programs, services, materials, facilities, equipment, fees, procedures, and other issues; responds to questions and complaints; researches problems and initiates resolutions; greets visitors and directs them within the library; assists patrons in requesting, selecting, and locating library materials.
2. Develops and implements library programs and activities: designs programming for targeted readership; maintains records of program participation; assists in developing goals and objectives; recommends allocation of resources; interprets goals and policies to the public; coordinates physical facilities in the assigned area.
3. Recommends the selection and development of library collections: selects books, periodicals, and other materials; prepares order lists for purchases; reviews donated materials; removes outdated materials from collections.
4. Provides computer and reference assistance: assists patrons in finding information; instructs patrons in using library systems; suggests resources for queries; conducts formal training as needed.
5. Monitors usage of library computers: explains and enforces library rules; performs basic maintenance and troubleshooting; coordinates service and repair activities.
6. Processes inter-library loan requests: verifies requested materials; processes borrowing requests and incoming materials; completes related documentation.
7. Provides outreach for the branch: visits schools to promote services; attends neighborhood organization meetings; promotes literacy programs; coordinates tours.
8. Opens and closes library facilities: manages equipment; sets alarm systems; records daily counts of library usage.
9. Monitors inventory levels of equipment and supplies: initiates requests for new materials; recommends purchases or leases of equipment.
10. Performs duties of subordinate library personnel as needed: provides circulation/information services; repairs damaged books; re-shelves materials; restocks supplies; performs general upkeep tasks.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required; supplemented by two years of experience in library services; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enjoy working with the public assisting with Circulation and downloading ebooks onto patrons' personal devices.
• Enjoy supervising part-time staff.

Tasks require moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement: Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.