Library Associate

Library Associate - Permanent / Part-Time

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE USED TO FILL PERMANENT, TEMPORARY AND PART-TIME POSITIONS FOR VARIOUS BRANCH LOCATIONS.

PERMANENT ANNUAL SALARY: $42,000 / PART-TIME HOURLY RATE: $20.19

LIBRARY BRANCH

LOCATION:

ALPHARETTA LIBRARY (PERMANENT POSITION) / CENTRAL LIBRARY/OUTREACH (PART-TIME POSITION). DUTIES ARE BASED ON AREA OF ASSIGNMENT.

• Associate’s Degree in a related field required;
  Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of customer service or library related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Georgia driver's license may be required.

Provides customer service to patrons and the public: greets visitors and directs to areas of library; assists patrons with self-check and library services; registers new patrons; researches book titles etc.

Staffs circulation desk: checks library materials in/out; operates automated circulation system; retrieves holds; inspects materials for damage; sorts materials.

May lead staff as needed; establishes workloads and prioritizes work assignments; resolves staff issues; establishes service desk schedules.

Performs library accounting functions and manages budget accounts within assigned area.

Operates computer data entry and utilizes related software programs.

Interprets library rules, policies, and procedures; offers assistance in development of bibliographies.

Assists in planning, developing, and implementing programs and workshops for various populations; plans and prepares displays, exhibits, bulletin boards.

Provides assistance to library patrons in use of computer resources; teaches users basic functions and operating techniques.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, schedules; receives various forms, reports, and documents; answers telephone; communicates with supervisor, employees, volunteers, library patrons, community organizations, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities.

Serves on committees and task forces; assists in drafting policies and procedures, and making recommendations to supervisor.

• Data Utilization – ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize and analyze data.
• Human Interaction – provide guidance and assistance to others.
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization – operate and control equipment.
• Verbal Aptitude – utilize reference and descriptive data.
• Mathematical Aptitude – perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; calculate percentages, decimals.
• Functional Reasoning – apply principles of rational systems; interpret instructions.
• Situational Reasoning – exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in evaluating information.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.