Student: Lexington Public Library Associate I - Part-Time, Beaumont Branch

Job Title
Student: Lexington Public Library Associate I - Part-Time, Beaumont Branch


Requisition Number
SE04079


Department Name
3J5SE: Student Employment


Work Location
Lexington, KY


On Campus/Off Campus
Off Campus


Salary Range
$15.46


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Preferred Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED, previous library experience or customer service experience is preferred.



Hours per Week

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9:30am-5:00pm.

Alternating weekends, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm and Sunday 12:30pm-5:00pm

Position may require occasional changes in schedule.



Job Summary

· Provide exceptional customer service by teaching and assisting customers with checkout and other circulation-related tasks.

· Assist customers with library card accounts, including processing applications, verifying and updating account information, and accepting payment on accounts, with latitude to resolve customer complaints.

· Assist customers in utilizing library tools, including the library’s website and databases, digital material formats, the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC), copiers, computers, printers, etc.

· Assist customers in utilizing internet and electronic resources, including websites, social media sites, job search sites, email accounts, online forms, etc.

· Assist customers with Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

· Proactively seek out customers to offer assistance in all parts of the library or department.

· Suggest books and authors to customers upon request and assist customers in locating and reserving library materials.

· Provide accurate information about library resources and services to customers.

· Explain the policies, procedures and code of conduct to customers. Refer to appropriate supervisory level as needed.

· Perform routine collection maintenance tasks according to assignment.

· Assist in checking in returned materials, pulling reserve items for customer pickup, and returning materials to the shelves.

· Offer programming support and conduct programs under the direction of a supervisor.

· Utilize library e-mail on a daily basis in order to stay informed about library matters.

· Advise customers of LPL Customer Use of Library Spaces and Computer and Internet Use policies or refer to supervisor/manager as appropriate.

· Respect the facility and work environment by keeping work area neat, handling minor cleanups, and reporting maintenance issues promptly and appropriately.

· Interact and communicate pleasantly and effectively with diverse customers and staff, maintaining a positive and professional demeanor and providing friendly courteous service.

· Performs other duties as assigned.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

· High School Diploma or GED.
· Quickly learn and apply fundamental library procedures, methods, and techniques after orientation and training.
· Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with library customers and co-workers.
· Provide basic readers’ advisory.
· Troubleshoot equipment as needed.
· Must have working knowledge of current Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office products and navigation of the Internet.
· Carry out with limited supervision continuing assignments related to the daily operations of the library.
· Follow oral and written instructions.
· Effectively communicate both orally and in writing with customers and staff.
· Learn and adapt to new and changing technologies and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
· Understand the boundaries of job responsibilities and refer customers to trained library staff appropriately.
· Work the required schedule and help fill in schedule gaps occasionally.
· Some knowledge of or ability to quickly learn and follow standard library procedures.
· Must successfully pass a background investigation.

Experience in customer service or any equivalent combination of experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities preferred

View computer monitor and read/comprehend alphabetical and numerical sequences on library materials.

· Efficiently operate and manipulate office equipment such as keyboard, mouse, printer and copier equipment.

· Transport, place and remove books from any shelf of a 90” high shelving unit.

· Climb a step stool or alternate method to secure books and other library materials.

· Perform essential functions which require transporting materials weighing up to 40 lbs, and standing for periods of 2-3 hours



Deadline to Apply
11/05/2024


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Anticipated Start Date
11/06/2024