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Library Assistant, Senior - Adult Services

Teton County

  • Jackson, Mississippi
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    The Library is committed to ensuring broad access to its programs and services by removing barriers, fostering opportunities for learning and growth for both staff and the public, and striving for fair and meaningful participation for all members of the community. Supports the relationship between the Teton County Library Staff and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with patrons and Library staff; and maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationJackson, Mississippi
    Websitehttps://tetoncountywy.gov

    Description

    Library Assistant, Senior - Adult Services

    Teton County Library’s mission is to foster literacy and lifelong learning, inspire creativity, and strengthen community. We view Teton County as a welcoming community inspired to pursue its passions; a place to forge connections, discover new ideas, and engage in civic life. Since 1938, we have grown from a single reading room in downtown Jackson to become a world-class, county-wide library system serving as Jackson Hole’s center for information, knowledge, and entertainment.  

    The Library is one of the most popular and valued services in Teton County. Library staff members are highly regarded by the public for their knowledge, quality of service, and caring. We work every day to foster and support a diverse, vibrant community and a strong, healthy democracy. We do this work guided by the principles of intellectual freedom, literacy and the love of learning, privacy and confidentiality, respect for community, strong partnerships and collaboration, and innovation.  

    The Library is committed to ensuring broad access to its programs and services by removing barriers, fostering opportunities for learning and growth for both staff and the public, and striving for fair and meaningful participation for all members of the community. If you share these commitments and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this position. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.


    SUMMARY: Performs paraprofessional duties requiring a working knowledge of library science techniques and practices for interpreting, adapting, and verifying library records; provides assistance to patrons.
     
    PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
    • Perform difficult or complex bibliographic searches using a wide variety of manual and automated databases and on-standard resources.
    • Assists with developing specific areas of the library collection, including evaluation, selection, weeding, repairs, and filing library materials.
    • Assists patrons with mechanical operations of library equipment, including online resources and computer devices.
    • May manage the cash register, copier monies, deposits, billing for lost and/or damaged books, and send notices for lost or overdue books.
    • Provides Reader’s Advisory services including developing library displays, writing book reviews and conducting staff reader’s advisory training.
    • Assists in the delivery of a variety of literature-based programs and activities including story-time, library tours and instruction; afterschool programming; and summer reading.
    • Supports the relationship between the Teton County Library Staff and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with patrons and Library staff; and maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    Education and Experience:
    • Associate Degree in Library Science or related field
    • 1-3 years relevant library experience
    Required Licenses and Certifications:
    • Must possess a valid Wyoming/Idaho Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record
    Required Knowledge of:
    • Standard library science, resources, methods, and techniques.
    • Library cataloging rules and standards.
    • Microsoft Office products which include Word and Excel applications.
    • Administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as managing files and records.
    • Library database systems, including how they are utilized for patron records, cataloging, circulation, reporting and research.
    Required Skills in:
    • Interpreting information, analyzing and solving problems.
    • Effectively communicating with the public including communicating technical information to non-technical persons.
    • Working as a team member and fostering a cooperative work environment.
    • Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
    • Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
    Work Environment:
    • Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment.
    • Schedule may include evenings and weekends.

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