Town of South Windsor is hiring : Library Assistant 2 (Part-time) in South Windso

Overview

NATURE OF WORK : Performs basic as well as higher level clerical functions related to the day-to-day operations of the library in the areas of circulation, technical services, and shelf maintenance. Work involves responsibility for providing services to library patrons and performing general administrative services. Duties may include checking library materials in and out, processing interlibrary loans, and new patron applications. The position requires the use of independent judgment, initiative, maturity, observation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives oral or written instructions from supervisor.
• Organizes work according to established procedures.
• Performs clerical or technical tasks in various units as assigned.
• Provides exemplary customer service to library users.
• Maintains familiarity with library policies and procedures. Ability to answer patrons' questions regarding loans, fines, placing holds on materials, library programs and meetings. Enforces library policies as needed.
• Utilizes SWPL's integrated library system software and public catalog website at a high competency.
• Performs circulation tasks including processing the loan and return of books, periodicals, audiovisual equipment and related circulation materials; renewing materials; placing hold requests; preparing books and materials for interlibrary loan; and receiving fines and fees.
• Inspects returned books, materials, and equipment for damage.
• Assists library patrons in the use of library materials or refers inquiries to a librarian.
• Processes library membership applications and issues membership cards. Updates patron information as necessary.
• Sorts and shelves books, newspapers, periodicals, and other library materials.
• Follows prescribed routines for overdue, damaged, and lost library items.
• Opens and closes the library.
• Performs basic cataloging tasks.
• Registers patrons for programs and room reservations.
• Maintains records, logs, or other statistical information as directed by supervisor.
• Effectively works with multiple age groups in different departments as needed.
• Reports work accomplished to a supervisor.

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