Library Assistant (PT)

Kaw Nation Position Description
TITLE: Library Assistant
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Librarian/LC Coordinator
CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: Chair
STATUS:        Part-time
LOCATION:  Kaw City, OK

Qualifications:
Prefer an Associate Degree or certificate in Library Technology, high school diploma or GED and/or one (1) year related office and/or administrative experience including clerical and computer skills in a Windows environment. Relevant education, training or experience may substitute. Must be proficient in word processing (MS Word), spreadsheets (MS Excel), and computer literate. Must be able to set priorities, organize coordinate work efficiently, and establish good personal relations with other workers and the public. Must be ab le to pass a background check, drug test and maintain such status, as well as possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and continue to be insurable.

Responsibilities and Duties:

This position shall provide administrative, clerical and support services to the Kaw Nation Learning Center, its staff and its patrons. Duties shall include the following.
 

1. Perform standard daily library duties; preparation and organization of the library materials and periodicals, which includes maintaining proper records for loaned materials, sorting and shelving materials, inspecting and repairing materials if need or when damaged.
2. Assist and direct library patrons with basic questions and requests, in the use of reference materials and computer assisted research. Answer and manage incoming telephone calls, respond and manage and /or refer as appropriate, inquiries and requests from library patrons, the public, media, business contacts, vendors, and representatives from other organizations, as may be necessary.
3. Administer library programs, policies and procedures, handle inter-library loan requests, prepare invoices, perform routine coding and cataloging of library materials and retrieve information from computer databases. Loan and collect books, periodicals, videotapes and other library materials to and from library patrons.

• All new hires will be required by the Kaw Nation (post hire) to submit to an employment drug screen. Failure to pass the post hire drug screen will lead to withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment.