THE BLACKFOOT COMPANY
Blackfoot, ID
Part-time
Onsite
1 month ago

About the role

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  • Position Summary\
  • The primary function of this part-time position is to perform a wide

variety of technical and clerical library work related to such
activities as cataloging, circulation, acquisitions, and assisting
patrons. The principal duties of the position are performed in a library
and general office environment.
  • Schedule: Monday & Wednesday from 4:30 pm-7:30 pm & Friday from 9:00

am-5:30 pm.
#### Primary Responsibilities
  • Opens and closes Library;
  • Assists patrons with locating books and other materials or use of

Library equipment;
  • Issues new and replacement Library cards;
  • Creates, edits, and renews customer accounts;
  • Works at circulation desk charging, discharging, and renewing items;
  • Checks patrons on and off and monitors computer and Internet use;
  • Checks patrons on and off and instructs in Microfiche use;
  • Operates copy equipment for Library and patron use;
  • Responds to telephone inquiries;
  • Collects overdue fines;
  • Places, removes, and processes customer reserves and calls patrons

for holds;
  • Processes damaged items;
  • Shelves items and checks for incorrectly shelved items;
  • Searches shelves for items claimed returned;
  • Checks in and tracks serials on the serial control system;
  • Maintains magazine and newspaper display area with clear labeling;
  • Under Librarian direction, screens outdated newspapers, magazines,

and other materials;
  • Performs database maintenance on the Librarys computer catalog;
  • Creates labels for Library materials;
  • Mends and processes Library materials;
  • Under Librarians direction, discards materials, routing to book sale

or other final disposition;
  • Receives shipping boxes of material, checks contents against invoice

and prepares items for patron use;
  • Assists with reading programs, book sales, and other community

events;
  • Performs all duties and work activities in accordance with City

policies, procedures, and safety practices.
  • Conducts Library tours;
  • Compiles data and prepares summary activity reports;
  • Performs other duties as required.

### Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Current Library policies, procedures, methods, and objectives;
  • Customer service methods, procedures, and objectives;
  • Basic bookkeeping, cash handling, and accounting methods and

procedures;
  • Operation of specialized library equipment;
  • Operation of standard office equipment, personal computer, and

job-related software.
  • Follow oral and written instructions;
  • Listen to and comprehend patron requests;
  • Learn and apply Library policies and procedures;
  • Answer telephones and provide information regarding the Library and

its services;
  • Keep records and compile reports;
  • Learn and use new technologies;
  • Operate a computer system used for circulating books and Library

materials;
  • Operate library equipment such as microform readers and printers,

laminators, copiers, repair equipment and tools, and other
specialized library equipment;
  • Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy

and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
  • Operate standard office equipment including a personal computer

using program applications appropriate to assigned duties;
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with the public

and other employees.
Education Experience and Training
  • High school diploma or GED equivalency; or current high school

student.
  • Some previous library experience preferred; or
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides

the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
  • Idaho Drivers License may be required.
  • Oth r Qualifications:\
  • The physical demands and work environment described here are

representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to
Successfully Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job. Regular,
predictable, and on-site attendance is an essential function of this
position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Employment with the City of Blackfoot is contingent upon the successful
completion of a background investigation and pre-employment drug
screening in accordance with applicable laws and City policies.
  • Physical Demands:\
  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be required

to stay in a stationary position or stand for extended periods of time.
The position requires sufficient clarity of speech and hearing with or
without reasonable accommodation, to understand and follow verbal
instructions and communicate effectively with other employees and the
public via

Skills

OtherChemical Manufacturing
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