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Library Assistant Job Description

The library assistant job description outlines the responsibilities of assisting library patrons, processing and maintaining the library's collections, and performing various clerical duties under the supervision of the library director. Key responsibilities include helping patrons with research, operating technology and office equipment, circulating materials, and ensuring a clean and orderly library environment. The position requires experience with computers, the ability to work evenings and weekends, and to provide excellent customer service. Relevant library experience and familiarity with resources are preferred but not required.

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Library Assistant Job Description

The library assistant job description outlines the responsibilities of assisting library patrons, processing and maintaining the library's collections, and performing various clerical duties under the supervision of the library director. Key responsibilities include helping patrons with research, operating technology and office equipment, circulating materials, and ensuring a clean and orderly library environment. The position requires experience with computers, the ability to work evenings and weekends, and to provide excellent customer service. Relevant library experience and familiarity with resources are preferred but not required.

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Milford Memorial Library

Job Description: Library Assistant

Job Title: Library Assistant

General Description:
Processes and maintains library collections and assists groups and individuals in locating and obtaining
materials. Furnishes information on library activities, facilities, rules and services. Explains and assists
in use of reference sources. Issues and receives materials for circulation and use in library. Assists with
programming as needed.

Reporting Relationship(s):
Reports to: Library Director, Assistant Director
Supervises: Volunteers and community service persons as assigned by Library Director and Assistant
Director

Characteristic Duties:
1. Assists patrons with research in all library formats including computer (Internet) sources.
2. Assists patrons in using electronic and print databases and the online catalog.
3. Issues and receives materials for circulation and use in library.
4. Processes and maintains collection of books, serial publications, documents, and other materials.
5. Operate computerized inter-library loan system.
6. Operate copy machine, fax, and other office equipment.
7. Maintain a clean, efficient and orderly library and work environment.
8. Assists patrons with readers’ advisory.
9. Assembles and arranges displays of books and other library materials.
10. Attends continuing education courses as required by Library Director or Library Board.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Ability to work all hours of library operation, including evenings and weekends.
2. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
3. Ability to perform quality customer service for library patrons of all ages.
4. Experience with computer systems (word processing, database, spreadsheets, Internet).
5. Ability to use a computer, copy machine, and other office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Experience working in a library setting.
2. Familiarity with books and other library resources.

Physical and Environmental Characteristics:


 Regular physical activity including bending, reaching and prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
 Regular lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
 Pushing and/or pulling up to 100 lbs.

Disclaimer:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities of the position. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those
specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute a contract of
employment.

Issued: 06/02, Reviewed: 08/05 Revised 03/09, 02/13, 3/4/2020

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