Library Assistant (PT) - Evergreen Job at City of Wichita Kansas in Wichita

Overview

Wichita Public Library has an immediate opening for a Library Assistant position at the Evergreen Branch.

The employee selected for this position must be bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish) and able to demonstrate a strong customer service orientation, possess excellent searching skills, demonstrate computer competency that includes the ability to assist others with basic public computing needs, and be able to learn and implement City and Library policies and procedures. This position is assigned to the Evergreen Branch; however coverage at other locations may be scheduled as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer assistance in all aspects of library service in person and by telephone (circulation, reader’s advisory, public computing, and basic reference).
• Assist with branch operations such as cash handling, shelving and shelf-reading, collection maintenance, and miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Provide basic reader’s advisory services and assist customers with basic technology needs (e.g., computer, e-reader, and tablet needs).
• Maintain and process materials (e.g., mending, processing, pulling holds, checking items in and out, etc.).
• Prepare displays and participate in programs as needed.
• Assist customers with the use of library services and conduct transactions in accordance with established procedures.
• Open and / or close a section or branch as assigned and oversee the work of volunteers.
• Travel to different work sites throughout the workday, as assigned, with reliable personal transportation when required.
• Serve on system-wide committees as assigned.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Scheduling and Bargaining

September - May

June-August

Bargaining Unit : No Union Representation

Posting may close at any time

Qualifications and Experience

Required Experience and Training

Preferred Experience and Training

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.

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