Lanesville Branch
Reports to: Assistant Director and Director
Hours per week: 15 (part-time)

JOB OBJECTIVE:

The Makerspace and Circulation Assistant will provide general library services to patrons and perform some work of a specialized nature while assisting patrons in using the library collection and substituting in the makerspace as needed. This is a part-time position that requires 15 hours per week.  This position is scheduled two days a week: Tuesday & Wednesday from 11 am to 7 pm one week, and Tuesday and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm the next week. Dependability and consistent attendance are required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

◉ High school education
◉ Some familiarity with crafting, technology and related makerspace equipment
◉ Cooperative attitude and ability to organize work and exercise good judgment
◉ Personality, attitude and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and staff members in a professional manner
◉ Must be aware of and adhere to library and makerspace policies
◉ Knowledge of computer applications
◉ Understand the necessity for, and maintain confidentiality of library users

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Circulation services

◉ Charges books, magazines and other library holdings in and out at the circulation desk
◉ Collects any fees using an automated circulation system and notes the fees paid on the daily cash log
◉ Reserves and renews books and other materials
◉ Issues library cards to patrons and able to properly determine the correct type of card to be issued. (residential, reciprocal, paid)
◉ Checks materials for damage and reports damage to supervisor
◉ Replaces books, magazines and other library holdings on shelves according to numbering and alphabetical sequences
◉ Empties book and media drops at regular intervals
◉ Assists patrons in locating materials
◉ Assists patrons with pay copier if needed
◉ Operates facsimile machine
◉ Answers in-house calls and provides routine information or transfers calls
◉ Assists in assuring accurate library shelving by shelf-reading and re-shelving of materials, as needed
◉ Shifts collections to make room for new materials
◉ Follows opening and closing procedures
◉ Performs related work as required

Makerspace services

◉ Assist users of all ages in the makerspace with a variety of machinery and software including 3D printers, laser engraver/cutter, vinyl printer/cutter, poster printer, Cricut, Adobe software, Corel Draw, and other equipment as added
◉ Assist in the maintenance of equipment for the makerspace
◉ Able to troubleshoot a variety of devices.
◉ Working knowledge of PC and Mac operating systems and Microsoft Office Applications
◉ Keep abreast of trends in technology
◉ Maintain good relations with public and staff.
◉ Assist patrons in identifying and locating information using computerized and print resources
◉ Follow and enforce policies and procedures consistently
◉ Perform other duties as assigned.
◉ Commitment to excellence in customer service.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

◉ Knowledge of library clerical procedures and practices
◉ Good knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System
◉ Good ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
◉ Good ability to pay attention to detail
◉ Good ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates and the general public

OTHER:

◉ Cooperating as a team member with the library staff in performing any duties essential to the achievement of the objectives of the library
◉ Doing related work as required

Position open until filled.