Library Assistant I (Uf Library Aide) - Main (Youth Services) Part-Time 25 Hour

Under close supervision, performs library work of moderate difficulty in one of the divisions or branches of the library; this position has department specific responsibility. Hours may vary (Monday – Saturday) depending on the needs of the Library District.

(Illustrative Only) Circulation Duties and Responsibilities: Checks materials in and out; handles fees and fines; issues library cards; assists patrons with their needs; responds to complaints; assists with library services as practiced in public libraries; collects statistics; develops, conducts and records virtual programming (i.e. story time, crafts, robotics, STEAM programming and emerging technology.); shelves books and materials; unpacks and packs boxes of books returned from or to be returned to other library agencies; updates computer records on library materials and orders as needed; organizes and conducts library and activities; may promote public library services to the local community; may be assigned to work in other library branches and divisions; Administration Duties and Responsibilities: Acts as the point of contact for all incoming calls for the Library District’s main number; answer basic reference questions; Information Services (Computer Access/ILL/Homebound) Duties and Responsibilities: Assists the public with computer access and in the periodicals area of the Information Services Division; instructs patrons in use of equipment (i.e. PCs, media equipment) and resources; maintains patron files and contact patrons when books are overdue; monitors the Home Bound patron records; may assist with PC classes; requests and fills library loans from other libraries; Teen/Spanish Outreach Duties and Responsibilities: Assists with teen or Spanish services as practiced in public libraries; assists with teen or Spanish activities and materials; organizes and conducts library tours and activities and programming for teens and Spanish outreach; coordinates special events for Teens or Spanish speakers; Youth Services Duties and Responsibilities: Assists with Youth Services activities and materials; assists with purchasing materials for the library; collects statistics and enter the information on database; responsible in updating the branch calendar; coordinates special events for Youth (i.e. Summer Reading Program, Weeding and Library tours); maintains automated and manual files; may provide coverage in other divisions within the Library Branch; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; and thirty (30) semester hours of college course work; OR Library Technical Assistant (LTA) Certificate; AND one (1) year of library experience. OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; must possess or have the ability to obtain a fingerprint Clearance Card; requires successful completion of a background check.

Knowledge of: Yuma County and Department policies and procedures and functions; techniques of library operations; the Dewey Decimal System; children's services as practiced in public libraries; books and authors; circulation functions appropriate to branch library and circulation procedures.
Skill in: Using office machines, and automated systems; business English, spelling and arithmetic; providing effective customer-oriented service; handling irate patrons and tense situations; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; communicating verbally and in writing; following written instructions.
Ability to: Effectively respond to phone calls, emails and complaints in a timely manner; plan, prioritizes, manages and responds to multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment; use modern office equipment and computers; communicate effectively verbally and written; lift up to 40 lbs.; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Working Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity; generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required; the job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment and may have risk of exposure to communicable diseases.