LIBRARY ASSISTANT

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Library Assistant is responsible for assisting the library user with library services, the use of the collection and equipment, and for supervising and instructing library staff and volunteers. The Library Assistant performs circulation duties, and assists the Branch Manager in other activities that support library services. This position is supervised by the Branch Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

The Library Assistant is primarily responsible for directly assisting the library user and supervising and training library staff.
Duties may include:

Assisting patrons with the catalog, equipment and collection
Answering reference questions
Supervising staff
Managing library in the absence of the Branch Manager
Instructing library staff
Handling phone inquiries and circulation/reference desk transactions
Assisting with paperwork and reports
Handling money
Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to work directly with the public in a friendly, helpful manner
Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Ability to supervise and instruct employees
Ability to handle multiple detailed tasks quickly and accurately
Knowledge of computers and computer skills
Knowledge of library operations

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

High school graduate or equivalent required
Library and supervisory experience preferred
Two years working directly with the public preferred
Two years of college or equivalent preferred

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must work evening & weekend hours on a regular basis and substitute as needed
Valid VA driver’s license OR reliable transportation to and from work
Subject to a six-month probationary period
May require additional training outside the normal work day

FLSA-Non-exempt
April 6, 2022