Job Description

Library Assistant I

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Library Assistant I to perform clerical work in the public library system. The successful candidate will charge and discharge library materials, registers patrons, assists in controlling status of materials in circulation; maintain files and records; assist the public in the use of library facilities; locate books, magazines and other materials as requested; and provide general library information. They will also examine shelves, replaces incorrectly shelved books; inspect and repair library materials; and prepare library materials for circulation. This position requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training in a clerical environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

Performs clerical work in the public library system.

Charges and discharges library materials, registers patrons, assists in controlling status of materials in circulation

Maintains files and records

Assists the public in the use of library facilities

Locates books, magazines and other materials as requested

Provides general library information

Examines shelves, replaces incorrectly shelved books

Inspects and repairs library materials

Prepares library materials for circulation, bindery and withdrawal from library collections

Assists staff with Youth and Adult programs

Duties as assigned such as security monitoring

May require evening and weekend hours of work

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training in a clerical environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and comprehend instructions.

Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quite.

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