Description
Under the close supervision of branch management, will perform general duties to support branch operations and library initiatives, such as shelving, support of programming and outreach endeavors.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Shelve and shelf read all library materials.
- Move large quantities of materials from place to place for purposes of preparing to shelve or to shelve.
- Place materials in alphabetical order for shelving.
- Check books, periodicals, audio visual equipment, and other library material for damage.
- Holds Shelves maintenance.
- Assist patrons with basic library questions (find collections, use the catalog, print materials/use copy machine, hand off to staff for help with accounts).
- Help promote KDL services at Outreach events and activities by assisting with the following forms of patron support:
- Issuing Library Cards
- Programs
- Accessing digital Collections
- Assist with Summer Reading program activities as needed.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Physical agility to push/pull fully loaded book carts/trucks weighing up to 150 pounds, retrieve or place materials above shoulder or below knee level, and lift/carry materials/furniture weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to follow oral and written directions.
- Ability to learn library book shelving system and sort/file materials alphabetically.
- Communication skills necessary to deal with the public in a courteous and cooperative manner.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) desired.
- Access to reliable transportation to and from work.
- Visual acuity required to accurately read written materials.
Generally will work within a normal office environment, with minimal discomfort due to extreme temperatures, dust, and noise.- Occasional exposure to out of doors during programming and outreach events.
- Work hours may be varied, including evenings and weekend hours. See below for schedules related to each location.
- Frequent sitting/standing in one position for extended periods of time.
Additional Information
Kent District Library is recognized as one of the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in West Michigan 2019. This stems from offering competitive pay, outstanding benefits and fostering excellent work-life balance, but more than anything, it comes as a result of our workplace culture and sense of purpose, which is to further all people.
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Behind the Scenes @ KDL
The library employment environment typically requires extensive computer keyboard and mouse activity, in-person, electronic and telephone communication skills. Meeting attendance at various branch and service center locations is expected; self-identified mode of transportation is required. The preparation, loading and carrying or moving of materials is commonly required for all KDL positions. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.