Sr. Library Assistant (Bookmobile North)

The Senior Library Assistant (Bookmobile North) performs more senior Library support functions and circulation desk duties. Responsibilities include: providing customer service to patrons; collecting overdue fines and fees; placing requests for materials that are not currently available; submitting applications for library cards; checking in materials and shelving; and attaching barcodes, detection devices, or appropriate labels.

• Performs circulation desk activities, which includes: searching for items via the computer and physically looking in the stacks; pulling materials for holds or projects; assisting patrons in utilizing computers; and performing other related activities.
• Performs routine Library maintenance activities, which includes: cleaning and repairing library materials; cleaning and dusting computer areas and shelves; replenishing materials in machines; monitoring inventory and procuring replenishment items; pulling old materials for recycling; labeling shelves; and, performing other related activities.
• Provides customer service to patrons including: issuing new Library cards and/or update accounts, respond to questions; collects overdue fines, explain Library policies and procedures; give directions; assists staff and patrons with technology issues, and performing other related activities.
• Researches call numbers for accurate item placement in catalogs; cleans up and updates records, and labels books according to type of material.
• Performs a variety of support duties which may include repairing Library books for re-entry into the circulation system; opening and closing Library facilities; processing interlibrary loans; and/or other related duties.
• Sorts and packs/unpacks materials for lending between branches.
• Assists in training new employees and volunteers
• Performs special projects as assigned
• Checks SCLENDS catalog for existing records.
• Imports and overlays records from OCLC.
• Performs other related duties of a similar nature or level.

Education and Experience:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of related library and customer services work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.