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City of Georgetown JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Library Assistant – Children’s Services Effective Date: 10/01/2012
FLSA Category: Non-exempt Revision Date: 04/01/2014
SUMMARY: Works with Senior Librarian-Children’s Services to ensure comprehensive and constant coverage of the
children’s services area. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of
the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
• Perform all duties for weekly storytimes.
• Assists in planning and implementing Library programs for children.
• Work at service desks throughout the Library.
• Supervise arts and crafts projects.
• Assist Library patrons at service desk with book returns and checkouts, payment of fines, and completing Library
card application and hold request forms.
• Assist patrons in locating materials and information, both adults and children.
• Maintain the order and cleanliness of Library areas and holdings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
High school diploma or equivalent. Six months of full-time related experience. OR Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or Training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of:
• Library administration, organization, and operation.
• Library reference resources.
• Customer service methods and techniques.
• Computer library resources.
• Dewey Decimal classification in order to shelve and locate books.
Skill in:
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Resolving customer complaints and concerns.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Working with adults and children.
• Reading reports, memoranda, periodicals, journals, etc.
• Filling out forms; taking messages.
• Performing basic math calculations.
• Responding to request for information.
• Using the computer and various software programs.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
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Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.