Library Assistant (Part Time) - Evergreen
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**The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.**
- Distinguishing Features of Work\
- Wichita Public Library has an immediate opening for a Library
Assistant position at the Evergreen Branch.\
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General responsibilities of this position include customer assistance in
all aspects of library service in person and by telephone (circulation,
readers advisory, public computing, and basic reference). Additional
tasks include branch operations such as cash handling, shelving and
shelf-reading, collection maintenance, public computer assistance, and
miscellaneous duties as assigned.\
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The employee selected for this position must be bilingual (fluent in
English and Spanish) and able to demonstrate a strong customer service
orientation, possess excellent searching skills, demonstrate computer
competency that includes the ability to assist others with basic public
computing needs, and be able to learn and implement City and Library
policies and procedures.\
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This position is assigned to the Evergreen Branch, however coverage at
other locations may be scheduled as needed.
- \*\*Posting may close at any time\*\***
**Examples of Work Performed**
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. Provide translation services
routinely for the library and as needed for other City departments.
- Performs reference and/or circulation work.
- Plans, prepares and presents programs.
- Assists with maintenance of collection (e.g. pulling holds,
shelving, sorting, shelf reading, checking items in and out, etc.).
- Prepares displays.
- Provides basic reader\'s advisory services.
- In charge of a section or branch library as assigned.
- Mends and processes materials.
- Performs clerical work.
- Assists customers with basic technology needs (e.g. computer,
e-reader and tablet needs).
- Assists customers with the use of library services.
- Serves on system-wide committees as assigned.
- Responsible for opening and/or closing of a section or branch as
assigned.
- Oversees work of volunteers.
- Dependent upon assignment, position may be required to travel to
different work sites throughout the workday. Those positions will
require reliable personal transportation.
- Examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
**Requirements of Work**
- Knowledge of standard library principles, practices, and methods
- Knowledge of standard computer keyboard configurations, office
software and windows environments
- Knowledge of entering monetary transactions in a software program
- Knowledge of basic reader interest and of book titles and authors
- Ability to sort and file items in accordance with established
procedures based on alphabetical and/or numeric coding
- Knowledge of general reference practices
- Ability to manually count back change
- Ability to follow simple instructions
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks with speed and accuracy
- Ability to: push a loaded book cart, weighing up to 250 pounds;
reach, bend, stoop, or squat and arrange books on library shelves;
use manual office tools and supplies
- Ability to develop effective relationships with associates, outside
agencies and the public
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally, in writing,
and/or by whatever creative means are necessary to cross
communication barriers
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment
physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory
evaluation of the results of a criminal records check.
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