The primary purpose of this position is to work as part of a team to reach the organization’s stated goals and objectives for the entire Mead Public Library public services effort. Library assistants may be asked to perform multiple, distinct roles and share tasks with their team, so individuals in these positions must be comfortable with change and be team players. Work is performed under the direction of the Public Services Manager or the Support Services Manager

• Performs general day to day duties associated with various services which include but are not limited to:
  • Material ordering, receiving, processing and mending
  • Circulation of library collections
  • Bibliographic and customer database entry and maintenance
  • Reader’s advisory, reference, and limited research services
  • Routine indexing and bibliography compilation
  • Assist in administering library related programs, events and Storytime
  • Interprets, explains and applies library policy and procedures to respond to customer concerns.
  • Interlibrary loan collection and distribution systems
  • Handles/counts cash and performs cash transactions
  • Processes and distributes mail and other deliveries
  • Prepares invoices for payment
  • Handles bookings for the meeting rooms
  • Coordinates Homebound Delivery services
• Conduct service interviews to link customer needs with services and resources
• Provides input to managers in the improvement of library policies, plans and goals and participates in staff committees
• May offer technology assistance to others
• Attends library conferences and workshops
• Directly addresses Code of Conduct enforcement and behavioral issues in the library alongside Managers and Public Safety/Community Resource Specialist
• Reports building malfunctions, safety, and security matters to management, safety specialist and/or maintenance staff
• Provides emergency duties and resources as needed in times of a City emergency in conjunction with the Director and in accordance with the City’s emergency plan
• Performs other related work as assigned by the Director or Manager

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three years library or related experience

• Basic knowledge of library services and procedures
• Ability to employ appropriate techniques to meet service needs
• Resilient to changes in the library profession
• Ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with staff and public
• Ability and willingness to learn, adaptability to new technologies, flexibility when faced with changing situation, ability to work in an ambiguous environment
• The ability to communicate effectively ideas and information both in written and oral form, effectively read and understand written information.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions from supervisor, verbally and in written form.
• Must set priorities in order to meet assignment deadlines.
• The ability to calculate basic arithmetic problems (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) without the use of a calculator
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and a strong sense of responsibility and initiative.
• Work closely with the Supervisor and coworkers in performing a variety of tasks.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to set priorities in order to meet assignment deadlines.

The work environment and physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing, walking, climbing and stooping
• Bending, twisting and reaching
• Talking and hearing; use of the telephone
• Far vision at 20 feet or further; near vision at 20 inches or less
• Lifting and carrying: 50 pounds or less
• Pushing and pulling: objects on wheels weighing 60-100 pounds
• Handling: processing, picking up and shelving library materials
• Fingering: typing, keyboarding, writing, filing, sorting, shelving and processing
• Mobility: travel to meetings outside the library