Library Assistant LU PT Job at City of Louisville, KY in Lexington

Salary: $19.67 Hourly

Location : KY 40202, KY

Job Type: Part_Time

Job Number: 13502

Department: Louisville Free Public Library

Opening Date: 01/15/2025

Closing Date: 1/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Essential Functions:

Assists patrons and completes special projects
Assists patrons with locating and using library materials in all formats
Plans and conducts programs, outreach and training for patrons and staff
Leads Library Clerks L/U and Library Pages L/U
Provides high quality customer service
Examples of Duties

Examples of Work:

UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION
Assists patrons in selecting, locating, and using library materials and resources including technology
Provides suggestions regarding book selections
Drives and works on Bookmobile
Presents information to community groups and schools, and directs tours of the library
Prepares new library materials for circulation and reference
Assists with collection maintenance
Plans and conducts programs and training for patrons and staff
Leads, trains and assigns tasks to pages and clerks
Performs Library Page L/U and Library Clerk L/U duties as required
Performs related work

Minimum Requirements

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
Communicates with individuals in person and utilizes all types of communication media
Travels to various locations
Spends prolonged periods of time sitting, standing, walking, carrying, stooping, squatting and climbing
Reviews information in both print and electronic formats
Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 35 pounds
Operates office and computer equipment and other technology

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree

Other Minimums:

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Must work a varied schedule
Must hold appropriate certification from the State of Kentucky (KRS 171.250) within 30 days of employment

Equivalency:

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted

Supplemental Information

Desirables:

Experience developing and providing age appropriate programs and services to Youth.

Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.

Full Time Regular
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Term Life
• Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Bereavement Leave
• Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
• 457 Deferred Comp
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Adult Benefits
• Childcare Assistance
• Free TARC Use
• Paid Parental Leave

Part Time - 17.5 to 25 Hours Per Week
• Vacation (pro rata)
• Sick Leave (pro rata)
• Holiday Pay (pro rata)

Part Time - Less Than 17.5 Hours Per Week
• Ineligible For Benefits

Temporary Positions
• Ineligible For Benefits

Interns
• Ineligible For Benefits

01

Do you have a bachelor's degree?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess and maintain a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you able to work a varied schedule?

• Yes
• No

Required Question