Library Aide Talkeetna Library Job at Matanuska-Susitna Borough in Talkeetna

This position performs clerical and customer service duties in support of the operations, programs and services of a public library in the Borough library system.

Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.

One year of experience in a similar position, sufficient to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position. Relevant experience and skills may include:

• Strong customer service experience.
• Ability to use business machines and common computer programs.
• Ability to work as a team and individually.
• Able to handle money.
• Willingness to learn more than the minimum skills and also to work with all ages, and to develop and run programs.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Completion of required Incident Command System (ICS) courses in accordance with established Borough policy.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and physical.

Responsibilities

• Assists patrons at the circulation desk; checks materials in and out; places holds on materials; collects monies for copies, faxes, fines, and lost or damaged items; issues library cards; assists patrons in locating materials in the collection.
• Provides assistance to patrons in the use of library technology; assists patrons in the use of computerized databases.
• Receives and processes new materials; appends barcodes, spine labels, identification stamps, and protective covers; mends items in need of repair.
• Shelves books; rearranges shelves and displays.
• Enters statistical information regarding library operations.
• Opens and closes the library.
• Sorts donations.
• Implements or assists in the implementation of library programs for children, youth and adults as assigned; coordinates publicity for programs.
• Performs light custodial duties.
• Issues Borough and State of Alaska permits as requested.
• Performs basic clerical duties.
• Performs related duties.