Library Aide; Thousand

This position performs clerical and customer service duties in support of the operations, programs and services of a public library in the Borough library system.

Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values:
Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

Please Note:
This position is located at the Big Lake Library. The current proposed schedule for this position is Friday 9:45-6:15 and Saturday 9:45-5:15 with the potential for additional shifts as available.

D1 - DOE

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in a similar position, sufficient to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position. Relevant experience may include: customer service, volunteering with a public library and basic clerical duties.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and physical.

• Assists patrons at the circulation desk; checks materials in and out; places holds on materials; collects monies for copies, faxes, fines, and lost or damaged items; issues library cards; assists patrons in locating materials in the collection.
• Provides assistance to patrons in the use of library technology; assists patrons in the use of computerized databases.
• Receives and processes new materials; appends barcodes, spine labels, identification stamps, and protective covers; mends items in need of repair.
• Shelves books; rearranges shelves and displays.
• Enters statistical information regarding library operations.
• Opens and closes the library.
• Sorts donations.
• Implements or assists in the implementation of library programs for children, youth and adults as assigned; coordinates publicity for programs.
• Performs light custodial duties.
• Issues Borough and State of Alaska permits as requested.
• Performs basic clerical duties.
• Performs related duties.