What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Library Assistant position at KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY?
Description
Basic Information
• Reports to Plaza Senior Manager
• 40 hours per week
• $15.80 per hour plus excellent benefits
• This position is open until filled.
What You’d Do
• Provides basic reference, circulation, information, community referral, and other basic library services to customers of all ages in person and by telephone.
• Provides patrons with reader’s advisory assistance.
• Instructs customers in the use of library resources including computer equipment.
• Recommends and retrieves materials in support of customer requests.
• Participates in collection development and maintenance.
• Undertakes special projects as assigned
Requirements
You Need:
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to meet and serve the public, working effectively with patrons of all ages.
• Demonstrate ability to learn library operations, services and policies, including computer procedures.
• Intermediate computer skills
• Demonstrate ability to follow oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to organize work effectively
• Demonstrate ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues and the public
• Must be able to work at a counter used for customer interactions.
• Many duties are performed while standing and bending; ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Working environment may at times be dusty and noisy.
• Ability to speak and understand English is required. Additional consideration may be given to individuals that are fluent in any non-English languages spoken in the Kansas City area including Somali, Swahili, Spanish, Arabic, French, Dari, Pashto, and Vietnamese.
• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent plus two years post-secondary education and relevant work experience. This requirement may also be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education, work experience, and life experience.
Schedule
Monday 8:30am-5pm
Tuesday 8:30am-5pm
Wednesday 8:30am-5pm
Thursday 12:30pm-9pm
Friday 8:30am-5pm
How to Apply
Please apply for this position through our web application system at https://kclibrary.org/jobs . Kansas City Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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