Libraries
of Stevens County
(509) 233-9621 ~ librariesofstevenscounty.org
Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Library
Assistant I
SALARY
RANGE: Library Assistant I
POSITION SUMMARY: Provide circulation, basic reference,
readers’ advising, and instruction services for all ages; provide direct
service for all ages in a
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide circulation
services, including checking materials in and out, registering borrowers,
dealing with overdue materials, and collecting fees and damage charges as
necessary.
2. Answer telephone calls,
referring as appropriate.
3. Perform clerical duties,
including maintaining activity records.
4. Shelve materials.
5. Provide readers' advisory
and reference service for all ages, requesting back-up assistance when
appropriate or necessary.
6. Provide support for adult
and youth services as assigned, including assisting with programs as needed.
7. Will be assigned to oversee
the library for limited periods of time.
8. May be assigned to specific
tasks or responsibilities such as:
a. Plan and present story times
weekly for preschoolers, and/or after school programs for school age children;
plan and present summer reading programs;
b. Adding materials to the
database;
c. Processing and monitoring
interlibrary loan requests;
d. Providing
9. Pick up and deliver
materials as needed.
10. Perform other duties as may
be assigned to support the District's mission.
SUPERVISION:
Works under the supervision of a Library Manager. May exercise limited
supervision over pages and/or volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Customer service awareness
and perspective
3. Ability to work effectively
with staff and customers of all ages.
4. Ability to use District
5. Ability to solve problems
using initiative and good judgment.
6. Ability to accept and follow
instructions.
7. Ability to manage detail;
recognize and set priorities.
8. Communicate effectively both
orally and in writing.
9. Ability to meet requirements
of Child and Adult Abuse Information Act.
10. Valid driver's license and
normal risk insurability.
11. Able to travel to various
locations throughout the county, including evenings and weekends as necessary.
Preferred:
1. Public library experience.
2. Experience working at a
public service desk.
3. Two or more years higher education.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Will be assigned to a home library, but may be
required to drive to library headquarters or other locations as needed.
2. Flexible working schedule including weekends
(Saturdays and Sundays) and evenings.
3. Public library and/or retail environment.
4. Tools used are standard office equipment including
but not limited to
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Hearing and speaking to customers, staff and
telephone callers.
2. Standing for extended periods of time.
3. Sitting for extended periods of time.
4. Using keyboard and viewing
5. Bending, stretching and reaching to retrieve
materials.
6. Lifting or carrying items up to 40 pounds.
7. Moving quickly around locations within the library
8. Traveling to libraries within the District.
9. Cooperating and getting along with people.
10. Tolerance for multiple interruptions.
11. Managing detail and multiple demands and setting
priorities.
12. Working under moderate levels of stress.
13. Solving problems requiring interpretation.
Approved:
Revised