Ohio is hiring: Library Assistant 2 - 20034960 E in Chillicothe

What You’ll Do:

This position works under general supervision and requires working knowledge of a set of specialized library procedures:

1. Performs library tasks which include checking books, magazines, and other materials in and out of the institution library.
2. Assists incarcerated individuals in the location of requested materials (e.g., shows how to use the automation system and where materials are located).
3. Advises incarcerated individuals of the types of materials that are not allowed to be checked out of the library and what the library has to offer them while incarcerated.
4. Assists with inter-library loan requests.
5. Catalogs new materials and repairs and binds books, periodicals, and documents.
6. Discards no longer usable or outdated materials utilized by the library.
7. Trains incarcerated library aides.
8. Shelves and files library materials according to the established procedures and in conjunction with the librarian.
9. Performs clerical tasks (e.g., files and updates computer).
10. Catalogs cards.
11. Assists in ordering books.
12. Assists the librarian with inventory of library materials (e.g., count and record by topic magazines, books, and types of equipment).
13. Performs related duties and security functions as needed.
14. Attends trainings and/or conferences.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

3 courses or 9 months of experience in library media technology or library science. *Note: If the position is assigned responsibility for substituting for the bookmobile operator, must also have 3 months of training or 3 months of experience in operating a fully loaded bookmobile weighing 12,000-26,000 pounds or other vehicle of equal gross weight rating; valid driver's license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Library Services, Organizing and Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus.

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