Tillamook County, OR
Tillamook County, OR is hiring: Library Assistant 2 in Tillamook
Tillamook County, OR, Tillamook, OR, United States, 97141
Salary : $36,171.20 - $46,155.20 Annually
Location : Tillamook, OR
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2425-00057
Department: Library
Opening Date: 01/17/2025
Closing Date: 1/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Details
Department: Library
Union Affiliation: AFSCME
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Total Hours Per Week: 40
Location: Tillamook Main
Would you like to make a positive difference in your community? Do you like working on a supportive, customer-focused team with a strong mission of public service?
If so, please consider applying for our Library Assistant 2 position at the Tillamook County Library!
What does a Library Assistant 2 (LA2) do?
LA2s play a crucial role in making the library a success. They provide frontline library services to all residents and visitors to Tillamook County. This includes greeting people, checking materials out, helping people locate library materials, helping with technology, answering basic questions and being a positive public face for the library.
When not staffing a public service desk, LA2 are responsible for "processing" new library materials. This includes adding required labels and barcodes, wrapping books, and seeing that materials meet the physical requirements of the library system. This position also helps with shelving items, tidying the shelves, and working on small teams to support the functions of the library.
This position will generally work a regular schedule of Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm at the Main Tillamook library in downtown Tillamook.
Are you a good fit for the LA2 position?
If you have a passion for serving the public, two or more years of education above the high school level or at least one year of experience working in a library setting, we would love to see you apply.
SUMMARY
This 3-level classification series involves work that requires a practical knowledge of library services, tools, methods, and procedures.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE LEVELS
The Library Assistant 1 performs general office clerical work and, in addition, participates in limited portions of library functions. At the journey-level, the Library Assistant 2 carries out a full range of recurring activities involved in circulating, maintaining, and locating items in the library collection. The Library Assistant 3 performs work that regularly requires an in-depth, practical understanding of library activities and procedures.
Examples of Essential Duties
(Duties assigned to this classification include, but are not limited to, the following examples. Any one position may not perform all listed tasks.)
Typical Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of routine circulation procedures.
Knowledge of the procedures to borrow and loan material between libraries.
Knowledge of automated databases to access, enter, retrieve, or correct routine information related to the library's holdings.
Knowledge of common reference sources.
Skill in the use and minor maintenance of photocopiers, computer printers, and computers to access the Internet.
Skill in Microsoft Office Suite.
Skill in graphics software, preferably in Adobe Creative Suite.
Able to communicate effectively orally.
Able to courteously meet and deal with the public, co-workers, and staff at other libraries.
Able to follow oral and written instructions and procedures.
Able to work independently in accordance with established policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
One year of clerical experience in a library setting which gave exposure to limited aspects of library circulation, shelving, cataloging, or reference work OR, 2 years of education above the high school level.
Supplemental Information
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
Work is performed under the supervision of a Librarian. After becoming acquainted with applicable guidelines, the employee can perform routine assignments with independence. The supervisor or a senior staff member is available to answer non-routine questions.
GUIDELINES
Specific, detailed guidelines such as library procedure manuals and checklists, standard formats and forms, and computer operating instructions cover the important aspects of the work and are readily applied. Supervisory direction is sought when judgment, deviations from standard procedures or interpretations are necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing or recurring activities such as crouching, bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, pushing loaded book trucks, lifting and carrying items up to 30 pounds; and climbing ladders. Work involves everyday risks or discomforts typically associated with libraries, offices, and meeting rooms. Work areas are adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated.
SELECTION PROCESS
Following the closing date of this recruitment, if you are selected for an interview, we will contact you by email to arrange a date and time. We want to ensure that we hire the best possible staff for our county team, because we believe that the right people are our most valuable asset!
01
Describe your clerical experience in a library setting which gave exposure to limited aspects of library circulation, shelving, cataloging or reference work.
02
Do you have 2 years of education above the high school level?
03
Please select the level of proficiency that best identifies your expertise in Microsoft Word.
04
Please select the level of proficiency that best identifies your expertise in Microsoft Excel.
05
Please select the level of proficiency that best identifies your expertise in Microsoft Outlook.
06
What is your experience interacting with the public in different roles; particularly in the area of customer service.
Required Question
Location : Tillamook, OR
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2425-00057
Department: Library
Opening Date: 01/17/2025
Closing Date: 1/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Details
Department: Library
Union Affiliation: AFSCME
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Total Hours Per Week: 40
Location: Tillamook Main
Would you like to make a positive difference in your community? Do you like working on a supportive, customer-focused team with a strong mission of public service?
If so, please consider applying for our Library Assistant 2 position at the Tillamook County Library!
What does a Library Assistant 2 (LA2) do?
LA2s play a crucial role in making the library a success. They provide frontline library services to all residents and visitors to Tillamook County. This includes greeting people, checking materials out, helping people locate library materials, helping with technology, answering basic questions and being a positive public face for the library.
When not staffing a public service desk, LA2 are responsible for "processing" new library materials. This includes adding required labels and barcodes, wrapping books, and seeing that materials meet the physical requirements of the library system. This position also helps with shelving items, tidying the shelves, and working on small teams to support the functions of the library.
This position will generally work a regular schedule of Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm at the Main Tillamook library in downtown Tillamook.
Are you a good fit for the LA2 position?
If you have a passion for serving the public, two or more years of education above the high school level or at least one year of experience working in a library setting, we would love to see you apply.
SUMMARY
This 3-level classification series involves work that requires a practical knowledge of library services, tools, methods, and procedures.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE LEVELS
The Library Assistant 1 performs general office clerical work and, in addition, participates in limited portions of library functions. At the journey-level, the Library Assistant 2 carries out a full range of recurring activities involved in circulating, maintaining, and locating items in the library collection. The Library Assistant 3 performs work that regularly requires an in-depth, practical understanding of library activities and procedures.
Examples of Essential Duties
(Duties assigned to this classification include, but are not limited to, the following examples. Any one position may not perform all listed tasks.)
- In addition to performing the duties at the Library Assistant 1, perform the range of routine circulation duties: check materials in/out, explain and process returns, renewals, and reserve requests. Also, compute and collect fees for damages, losses, and late returns. Issue borrower cards.
- Maintain the library's collection: Shelve books, periodicals, and other library materials by call number or according to internal library protocol. Also, shelf read to assure orderly display of holdings; pull and store aging periodicals.
- Process additions to the collection: Cover, stamp, and apply labeling. Input location codes and item records into catalog system. Also identify periodicals that have not been received and prepare and submit claims to the publisher.
- Serve as employee-in-charge for a small branch library.
- Resolve patron problems by researching disputed late fees, charges for lost or damaged materials, or errors in registration.
- Assist patrons with routine public computer, Internet, and card catalog use. Enter routine data into computer database.
- When patron requests an item not in the local collection but within the Oceanbooks Network use standard references to locate it through the Oceanbooks Network. Pull items and send to requesting library. Process items returned from Oceanbooks Network.
Typical Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of routine circulation procedures.
Knowledge of the procedures to borrow and loan material between libraries.
Knowledge of automated databases to access, enter, retrieve, or correct routine information related to the library's holdings.
Knowledge of common reference sources.
Skill in the use and minor maintenance of photocopiers, computer printers, and computers to access the Internet.
Skill in Microsoft Office Suite.
Skill in graphics software, preferably in Adobe Creative Suite.
Able to communicate effectively orally.
Able to courteously meet and deal with the public, co-workers, and staff at other libraries.
Able to follow oral and written instructions and procedures.
Able to work independently in accordance with established policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
One year of clerical experience in a library setting which gave exposure to limited aspects of library circulation, shelving, cataloging, or reference work OR, 2 years of education above the high school level.
Supplemental Information
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
Work is performed under the supervision of a Librarian. After becoming acquainted with applicable guidelines, the employee can perform routine assignments with independence. The supervisor or a senior staff member is available to answer non-routine questions.
GUIDELINES
Specific, detailed guidelines such as library procedure manuals and checklists, standard formats and forms, and computer operating instructions cover the important aspects of the work and are readily applied. Supervisory direction is sought when judgment, deviations from standard procedures or interpretations are necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing or recurring activities such as crouching, bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, pushing loaded book trucks, lifting and carrying items up to 30 pounds; and climbing ladders. Work involves everyday risks or discomforts typically associated with libraries, offices, and meeting rooms. Work areas are adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated.
SELECTION PROCESS
Following the closing date of this recruitment, if you are selected for an interview, we will contact you by email to arrange a date and time. We want to ensure that we hire the best possible staff for our county team, because we believe that the right people are our most valuable asset!
01
Describe your clerical experience in a library setting which gave exposure to limited aspects of library circulation, shelving, cataloging or reference work.
02
Do you have 2 years of education above the high school level?
- Yes
- No
03
Please select the level of proficiency that best identifies your expertise in Microsoft Word.
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
04
Please select the level of proficiency that best identifies your expertise in Microsoft Excel.
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
05
Please select the level of proficiency that best identifies your expertise in Microsoft Outlook.
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
06
What is your experience interacting with the public in different roles; particularly in the area of customer service.
Required Question