Circulation/Reference - Floating at Rapides Parish Library – Alexandria, Louisiana

CIRCULATION REFERENCE FLOATING CLERKS

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs circulation activities (including, but not limited to) checking in and out of library materials, registering customers, issuing library cards, and processing overdues.

• Sorts and prepares books and other library materials for shelving

• Conducts or assists in basic to advanced research of books, periodicals and other print materials to provide information to customers.

• Operates various computer sources and various databases for basic to advanced research, retrieval, and dissemination of information to customers.

• Provides various customer service related information to library customers in a

light to heavy customer service work environment.

• Performs basic to elementary level bibliographic and/or circulation functions.

• Submits books and other materials requests in print and/or electronically to the Loan Division.

• Shelves and shelf reads library materials.

• Sorts and prepares materials for delivery.

• Types and/or prints various information tracking records relative to delivery of materials.

• Prepares and/or processes returns.

• Collects monies from customers for various services and fees.

• Performs light housekeeping duties to maintain a neat work area and customer service environment.

• Assists with materials and equipment preparations, registrations and attendance of Summer Reading Program activities

• Assists with decorating and maintaining department/branch bulletin boards

Other

• Performs other related work as required or directed.

• The workweek begins on Monday and ends on Sunday. Saturday and Sunday hours may be included.

• Rapides Parish Library hereby reserves at its absolute discretion the right to transfer you to any department or branch as needed in the future.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) and ability to read, write, understand carry out written and oral instructions.

• Computer literate.

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office.

• Proof of ability to type 35 wpm on computer keyboard.

• Ability to lift, carry, and push minimum 25 – 30 lbs

• Ability to repeatedly reach above your head.

• Ability to repeatedly bend, stoop, squat, and climb two to three level step ladder

• Ability to stand for varied and extended (2 ½ to 3 hours) period of time

• Ability to sit for varied and extended (2 ½ to 3 hours) period of time

• Ability to focus and remain attentive to detail while doing repetitive tasks

• Ability to work flexible, irregular and varied work hours, including Saturdays, nights and weekends

• Ability to work alone in a building after hours, entering and exiting.

• Ability to withstand drastic changes in temperature and inclement weather.

• Successful participation in Random Drug Testing Program.

The above statements describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the library and the requirements of the job change.