Library Assistant - PT
Berkeley County
Job Summary and Essential Functions
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This position typically performs basic administrative tasks; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Performs administrative duties including basic typing, scanning, creating files, filing, answering telephones, taking messages, copying, light data entry and computer operation.
- Assists the public by providing customer service, including helping customers to obtain a library card and/or use internet use card.
- Demonstrates to customers how to use the library’s catalog and computers.
- Performs other library-related computer functions using standard office software as well as the library’s integrated system.
- Checks library materials in and out; shelves materials.
- Creates and/or maintains documents and databases.
- Updates supervisor of critical issues/events.
- Provides detailed responses to requests for information; reviews and updates administrative procedures.
- Prepares and files required metrics, statistics and regulatory reports.
- Maintains materials for the department.
- Orders supplies and materials.
- Packs and ships items outgoing and processes incoming mail.
- Verifies the accuracy of data and corrects errors.
- May assist with opening and closing procedures of the department.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements to Perform Work
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- High School diploma or equivalent;
- One (1) year of related administrative experience;
Special Requirements:
- Data Entry/Basic Skills score of 71 is required for this position;
- Word score of 45 and Excel score of 40 required for this position;
- Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
- A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of personal computers, including Word.
- Skill in clerical tasks including filing, customer service, math, data entry and correct grammar usage.
- Skill in the use of general office equipment.
- Ability to accept payments.
- Ability to manage inventory and property.
- Ability to use small office equipment.
Physical Demands
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This position requires the employee to sit and use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Conditions
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The work is regularly performed in a relatively safe, secure and stable work environment. This position will not exceed twenty-nine (29) hours per week. Normal work schedule can be between the hours of 9:00am and 7:00pm Monday through Thursday, and 9:00am and 5:00pm Friday and Saturday. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.