Library Assistant L/U

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assists patrons and completes special projects

Assists patrons with locating and using library materials in all formats

Plans and conducts programs, outreach and training for patrons and staff

Leads Library Clerks L/U and Library Pages L/U

Provides high quality customer service

Examples of Duties

UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION

Assists patrons in selecting, locating, and using library materials and resources including technology

Provides suggestions regarding book selections

Drives and works on Bookmobile

Presents information to community groups and schools, and directs tours of the library

Prepares new library materials for circulation and reference

Assists with collection maintenance

Plans and conducts programs and training for patrons and staff

Leads, trains and assigns tasks to pages and clerks

Performs Library Page L/U and Library Clerk L/U duties as required

Performs related work

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree

EQUIVALENCY

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted

OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Must work a varied schedule

Must hold appropriate certification from the State of Kentucky (KRS 171.250) within 30 days of employment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work

Communicates with individuals in person and utilizes all types of communication media

Travels to various locations

Spends prolonged periods of time sitting, standing, walking, carrying, stooping, squatting and climbing

Reviews information in both print and electronic formats

Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 35 pounds

Operates office and computer equipment and other technology

Supplemental Information

DESIRABLES

Bilingual (English & Arabic, Spanish or Kinyarwanda)

Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor’s Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.Full Time Regular· Medical· Dental· Vision· Group Term Life· Supplemental Life· Accidental Death & Dismemberment· Sick Leave· Vacation· Holiday Pay· Bereavement Leave· Kentucky Retirement Systems· 457 Deferred Comp· Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits· Tuition Assistance· Qualified Adult Benefits· Childcare Assistance· Free TARC Use Part Time – 17.5 to 25 Hours Per Week· Vacation (pro rata)· Sick Leave (pro rata)· Holiday Pay (pro rata) Part Time – Less Than 17.5 Hours Per Week· Ineligible For Benefits Temporary Positions· Ineligible For Benefits Interns· Ineligible For Benefits

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