Job Details
Salary : $37,003.20 Annually
Location : Mason City, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2024-00083
Department: Mason City Public Library
Opening Date: 06/26/2024
Closing Date: 7/10/2024 4:30 PM Central America
Residency Requirement?: No
Description
The Mason City Public Library is accepting applications for a full-time Library Assistant I. This position will perform a variety of routine and complex clerical work, and assist with programming in the operation of public services.
Shift Hours: 40 hrs/wk. This position will work some evening shifts each week and every other Saturday.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Works in assigned area of library operations to achieve goals within available resources.
- Circulates library materials: check out, check in, place holds, collect fines and fees. Checks in serials, places new serials for public use. Enters and checks patrons into patron database; annual weeds patron files.
- Helps library users understand and use the library's automated catalog.
- Works regularly scheduled hours at the Circulation Desk.
- Provides advisory services to patrons.
- Processes overdue notices and mails notices.
- Maintains materials storage areas.
- Shelves and shelf reads library materials.
- Assists with programming.
- Assists staff in the performance of their duties as required.
Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience:- Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts.
- Two years of progressively responsible experience in library operations, or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Ability to keep accurate records. Working knowledge of the library's collection. Working knowledge of library systems, working knowledge of library policies and procedures.
- Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
- Ability to prepare a variety of reports and records; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, employees, supervisors, other departments and agencies and the public.
Applications accepted until 4:30pm on July 10, 2024Equal Opportunity EmployerThe City of Mason City offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees regularly working 40 hours or more per week.
The benefits available include vacation, holidays, sick leave, family sick leave, life insurance and AD&D, health and dental insurance, IPERS retirement, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program.