Part-Time Library Associate
City Of Forest Grove, Or
Forest Grove, OR
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Job Description
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
JOB OBJECTIVES
To perform technical and clerical duties in support of library operations and activities including staffing the circulation desk, providing assistance to patrons, explaining policies and procedures, providing general information on library services, ensuring safety and security of patrons, materials, and facility, training volunteers, and performing a variety of tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
This position receives immediate supervision from the Library Services Supervisor and will act as daily person-in-charge as assigned.
This position has an assigned area of Bilingual Spanish Programming and Outreach Support and is budgeted to work 20 hours per week.
Duties/Responsibilities
1. Assist patrons at the information and circulation desks, in-person and via the telephone; verify eligibility and complete registration records, update registration information, check out and renew materials, collect fees, explain and enforce policies and procedures, provide information about library services and operations, answer patron questions, problem solve issues.
- Providing Bilingual Spanish programming and outreach support- staff desks providing bilingual service, select and weed materials for Spanish collection; provide storytime backup assistance and presents culturally relevant programs for patrons and outreach for local schools and nonprofit for Spanish speaking community; assist with creating staff schedules; and related work.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to:
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
- One (1) year of paid library experience; and
- A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to two (2) years of face-to-face customer service experience or non-volunteer library work (including internships), of which related education may substitute for up to one (1) year of experience.
- Experience working in a public library is preferred.
Requirements:
Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.
Environment: Library environment, exposure to computer screens, extensive public contact.
Mobility: Mobility sufficient to work in a library setting and operate office equipment; requires the ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, reach, kneel, and stoop for extended periods of time and to lift up to 40 pounds.
Vision, Hearing and Communication: Vision sufficient to read small print on computer screens, printed documents, and shelves that are above and below eye level. Hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person and over the telephone.
Selection Process
Submit completed City application online by the posted deadline. Appropriate documentation verifying veteran status must be submitted if claiming veteran's preference. Applications will be screened through an evaluation of skills, experience and work history. Please note that the Education and Experience sections of the application must be filled out completely and truthfully. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application. Incomplete applications may be disqualified from the selection process. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in an interview. References will be checked on finalist. Generally initial placement is near the beginning of the salary range.
Position Status:
This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is represented by AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees).
1924 Council Street
Forest Grove, Oregon, 97116
Job Description
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
JOB OBJECTIVES
To perform technical and clerical duties in support of library operations and activities including staffing the circulation desk, providing assistance to patrons, explaining policies and procedures, providing general information on library services, ensuring safety and security of patrons, materials, and facility, training volunteers, and performing a variety of tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
This position receives immediate supervision from the Library Services Supervisor and will act as daily person-in-charge as assigned.
This position has an assigned area of Bilingual Spanish Programming and Outreach Support and is budgeted to work 20 hours per week.
Duties/Responsibilities
1. Assist patrons at the information and circulation desks, in-person and via the telephone; verify eligibility and complete registration records, update registration information, check out and renew materials, collect fees, explain and enforce policies and procedures, provide information about library services and operations, answer patron questions, problem solve issues.
- Providing Bilingual Spanish programming and outreach support- staff desks providing bilingual service, select and weed materials for Spanish collection; provide storytime backup assistance and presents culturally relevant programs for patrons and outreach for local schools and nonprofit for Spanish speaking community; assist with creating staff schedules; and related work.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to:
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
- One (1) year of paid library experience; and
- A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to two (2) years of face-to-face customer service experience or non-volunteer library work (including internships), of which related education may substitute for up to one (1) year of experience.
- Experience working in a public library is preferred.
Requirements:
Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.
Environment: Library environment, exposure to computer screens, extensive public contact.
Mobility: Mobility sufficient to work in a library setting and operate office equipment; requires the ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, reach, kneel, and stoop for extended periods of time and to lift up to 40 pounds.
Vision, Hearing and Communication: Vision sufficient to read small print on computer screens, printed documents, and shelves that are above and below eye level. Hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person and over the telephone.
Selection Process
Submit completed City application online by the posted deadline. Appropriate documentation verifying veteran status must be submitted if claiming veteran's preference. Applications will be screened through an evaluation of skills, experience and work history. Please note that the Education and Experience sections of the application must be filled out completely and truthfully. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application. Incomplete applications may be disqualified from the selection process. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in an interview. References will be checked on finalist. Generally initial placement is near the beginning of the salary range.
Position Status:
This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is represented by AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees).
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