Library Aide Job at City of Cedarburg, WI in Cedarburg

General Purpose
Assist the Head of Circulation Services in the provision of library services to the Cedarburg community and all library patrons, upholding the Cedarburg Public Library mission as set by the Library Board of Trustees. Focus is on providing excellent customer service at the main checkout desk and following all library policies and procedures.

Typical hours: Tuesdays, 11am - 4pm, Thursdays 9am - 1pm. Rotating Friday hours and rotating weekend hours, typically one weekend a month. Weekend hours are Saturday 9:30am - 4pm and Sunday 11:30am - 4pm, no Sundays in the summer.
Part time. No benefits.

APPLICATIONS ARE TAKEN THROUGH THE CITY OF CEDARBURG WEBSITE. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. www.cityofcedarburg.wi.gov

Position is open until filled.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Greets library patrons and assists with circulation desk procedures including: library card registration, check-in and check-out of materials, and acceptance of payment for fines and fees.
2. Follows circulation desk procedures and library policies and explains policy to library patrons.
3. Arranges returned materials on book trucks and may do some shelving.
4. Empties book drop and bins.
5. Performs other related work per the direction of the Circulation Supervisor.
6. Must be a team player and have positive interpersonal communication skills.

Knowledge and Abilities

1. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patrons using excellent communication skills.
2. Ability to follow detailed directions.
3. Ability to maintain a regular work schedule that includes the flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends is required.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain and foster cooperative and courteous working relationship with the public, peers, and supervisors.
5. Computer skills/keyboarding skills/mouse skills are required.

Physical Demands of the Position

1. Ability to work in a defined space and stand for periods of time.
2. Bending/twisting, reaching and feeling.
3. Climbing: ascending and descending short footstool.
4. Handling: picking up and shelving books.
5. Pushing and pulling: objects weighing 60-80 pounds on wheeled carts.
6. Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling and crouching.
7. Talking, hearing and near vision.