Library Assistant II

Description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Libraries is currently seeking a Library Assistant II for its Little Creek Branch. This position assists with the daily operations of the library.

Performs administrative duties including typing, filing, ordering supplies, and assisting with events. Provides customer service to patrons by providing information, promoting general usage of facilities, and operating all library equipment.

$43,696.64

• Performs circulation activities by checking materials in and out, reserving material requests, registering new patrons, coordinating interlibrary loans and collecting fees.
• Provides customer service by providing assistance with computers and equipment, searching database for information and resources and recommending reading material.
• Performs administrative duties by preparing statistical reports, ordering supplies, opening mail, distributing library materials, replacing damaged materials, and preparing lost book forms.
• Assists with events by setting up displays and researching and preparing information about authors.
• Assists with the receiving and ordering of new library materials using the online computer program by entering and checking the received orders and assisting with the creation of selection lists and purchase orders.

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. One year of experience in library or related customer service work.

• Valid Driver's license may be required depending on assignment.

9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Some nights and weekends.

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer-paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer-provided parking.
• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits as regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending on funding and authorization.
• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

If hired after January 1, 2022, the employee will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of their salary toward the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Eligible employees include permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service.

The Norfolk Public Library offers equal opportunity access to information, high quality book and multimedia materials, programs, exhibits, online resources, and technology to meet the needs of our diverse community for life-long learning, cultural enrichment, and intellectual stimulation.