Library Assistant ll (Circulation)
Company: City of Las Cruces, NM
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
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Apply?Library Assistant ll (Circulation)Salary $17.40
HourlyLocation Las Cruces, NMJob TypeFull-time
RegularDepartmentQuality of LifeJob NumberL025 01-23
SSClosingContinuous+ Description+ Benefits+ QuestionsNature of
WorkProvides clerical and technical support in the provision of
library materials and excellent customer services at a variety of
library service points in areas of circulation, media,
acquisitions, cataloging, inter-library loan, and reader's advisory
functions.Work Situation Factors Position involves competing
demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines,
occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to
customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of
this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to
drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal
regulations and City of Las Cruces policies. Physical Factors Light
physical demands; mostly desk work. Must be able to lift & carry up
to 20 pounds of books and push a loaded book truck up and down
ramps. Frequent use of a personal computer. Environmental Factors
Work is performed in a library & office setting; May also involve
driving and working in bookmobile. FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN
TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS.Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does
not guarantee an invitation to participate in the
process.Full-time, regular, non-exempt, positionThis position is
graded RN07Duties and Responsibilities---Provides excellent
customer service in a courteous and respectful manner to assist
patrons with the use of library materials; provides customer
service in borrowing and returning library materials; responds to
inquiries, both in person and over the phone; assists customers in
using computers and retrieving information; provides routine care
and maintenance of library equipment; may respond to user
complaints; resolve problems with patrons regarding lost, damaged,
overdue books and fines.---Provides customer services at a variety
of locations with bookmobiles and special outreach services; checks
books & materials in and out; loads and unloads materials; sorts,
replaces and updates book & materials selection; provides special
reading programs for customers; maintains log sheets; may drive
bookmobile to various locations; conducts pre-trip inspections and
performs routine maintenance.---Receives, processes, and handles
library books & materials for collection; shelves library materials
within the appropriate area and empties book drops accurately and
in a timely manner; applies barcodes, security strips, spine
labels, genre labels, and bookplates; attaches book jackets and
repairs items on an as-needed basis; makes minor repairs to library
materials; charges and discharges library materials at circulation
points.---Collects fines using automated circulation system;
functions as section cashier, which includes receiving cash,
performing daily reconciliation, making bank deposits, and
maintaining petty cash fund in accordance with City policy and
procedures.---May perform interlibrary loan functions; searches,
identifies, and retrieves materials requested from other libraries
and materials requested by other libraries; monitors copyright
compliance; edits online database accurately to request materials;
manages cooperative document delivery program and maintains
transactional statistics.---May provide clerical support for
application database; prepares print and non-print library
materials for circulation in accordance with bibliographic format;
inserts barcode, price, material type, status, special messages and
notes; assigns classification numbers and subject headings to
bibliographic records; prepares patron library card records and
adjusts records as needed.---May assist in the implementation of
children and young adult library programs; promote and host
programs. assists with preparation and implementation of library
programs---May perform materials verification work involved in the
acquisition of library materials including submitting orders to
vendors, resolving billing and delivery problems with vendors,
canceling orders, preparing invoices for payment, and maintaining
financial files and records.---May oversee workflow of students and
volunteers in the department; may assist with the training of other
Assistants; may also serve as technical resource to other
Assistants on library programs, policies and procedures.Minimum
QualificationsEquivalent to a High school diploma AND two years
experience as a Library Assistant. A combination of education,
experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of
Las Cruces policy.Associate's degree in Library Science is
desirable.Valid driver's license may be required or preferred. If
applicable, position requires an acceptable driving record in
accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.Knowledge, Skills, and
AbilitiesKnowledge of: Policies, rules and regulations governing
the conduct and safety of library programs and facilities; the
Dewey Decimal System of classification, MARC tagging, library
cataloging conventions, and Library of Congress Subject Headings;
business and personal computers, and specialized software
applications; City policies and procedures.Skills in: Entering
information into a computer system with speed and accuracy; using
barcode reader, typewriter, copier, label printer, materials
cleaning machines, book knives, book trucks, metal security strips,
and rubber stamps; working with several disparate computer database
systems; using basic arithmetic for collection of fines and
cashiering duties; providing customer service and reception duties;
recognizing and resolving conflicts in library data entry;
organizing workload to keep pace with flow of library
materials.Ability to: Assess and prioritize multiple tasks,
projects and demands; communicate effectively in verbal and written
forms; establish and maintain effective working relations with
co-workers and customersTo view a summary of benefits offered by
the City of Las Cruces,Click here
(http://www.las-cruces.org/207/Employee-Benefits) 01 Are you a
current City of Las Cruces employee? (If you fail to include this
information under the work experience section of your application,
you may be disqualified from the process). + Yes+ No 02 Do you
have, at a minimum, the required high school diploma or equivalent
(GED)? (If you fail to include this information under the education
section of your application, you may be disqualified from the
process.) + Yes+ No 03 Do you have at least 2 years experience as a
library assistant? (If you fail to include this information under
the work experience section of your application, you may be
disqualified from the process.) + Yes+ No 04 A valid Driver's
License may be required or preferred. Do you have a valid Driver's
License? + Yes+ No 05 If you answered "yes" to the previous
question above, please indicate the type of license, license
number, expiration date, any restrictions or endorsements, and the
state that issued the license. If none, type N/A. 06 How many years
experience do you have working in a library setting? (If you fail
to include this information under the experience section of your
application, you may be disqualified from the process.) + Less than
2 years+ 2-5 years+ 5-10 years+ More than 10 years Required
QuestionAgencyCity of Las CrucesAddressP.O. Box 20000Las Cruces,
New Mexico,
88004Phone575-528-3100575-528-3100Websitehttp://www.las-cruces.orgApplyPlease
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