City of Lincoln Park
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
To perform general library work to assist the Library as needed.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Work is performed under the supervision of the Library Director or their designee.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK:
(THESE EXAMPLES DO NOT INCLUDE ALL OF THE TASKS WHICH AN EMPLOYEE MAY BE EXPECTED TO PERFORM)
Daily Circulation Desk duties
Assist patrons as needed
Assess and clean scratched DVDs and CDs
Sorts, shelves, and files various library materials accurately according to library
classification systems (alphabetic, numeric, and alphanumeric)
Reads shelves for accuracy and re-shelves misplaced items;
Shelf maintenance of all library collections
Assist with Library Program preparation when needed
Assist with book sale preparation when needed
Communicate with patrons in person or by phone
Opening and closing duties
Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Graduation from an accredited high school or GED
Ability to learn designated functions of the library computer system to perform assigned tasks;
Ability to sort and file alphabetically and numerically;
Ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely in written, verbal and electronic formats
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to deal with multiple unexpected tasks and patrons simultaneously
Fluency in English and Spanish preferred
Tact in dealing with the public and fellow employees.
Strong customer service skills. Ability to communicate by telephone and in person in a courteous and pleasant manner, especially when dealing with an angry or frustrated caller.
ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with the essential functions of this classification:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Walking or standing is required to a significant degree.
Type of physical demands usually associated with this classification:
Reaching, handling, fingering, and/or feeling.
Squatting: lowering the body by bending leg.
Stooping: bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Hearing - Perceiving nature of sounds by ear.
Seeing: The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye. The important aspects of vision are:
Acuity, far - Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.
Acuity, near - Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
Depth Perception - Three dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.
Field of Vision - Area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.
Accommodation - Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from eye.
Color Vision - Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Environmental Conditions (Physical Surrounding) usually associated with this classification:
The Worker is subject to inside environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
To perform general library work to assist the Library as needed.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Work is performed under the supervision of the Library Director or their designee.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK:
(THESE EXAMPLES DO NOT INCLUDE ALL OF THE TASKS WHICH AN EMPLOYEE MAY BE EXPECTED TO PERFORM)
Daily Circulation Desk duties
Assist patrons as needed
Assess and clean scratched DVDs and CDs
Sorts, shelves, and files various library materials accurately according to library
classification systems (alphabetic, numeric, and alphanumeric)
Reads shelves for accuracy and re-shelves misplaced items;
Shelf maintenance of all library collections
Assist with Library Program preparation when needed
Assist with book sale preparation when needed
Communicate with patrons in person or by phone
Opening and closing duties
Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Graduation from an accredited high school or GED
Ability to learn designated functions of the library computer system to perform assigned tasks;
Ability to sort and file alphabetically and numerically;
Ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely in written, verbal and electronic formats
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to deal with multiple unexpected tasks and patrons simultaneously
Fluency in English and Spanish preferred
Tact in dealing with the public and fellow employees.
Strong customer service skills. Ability to communicate by telephone and in person in a courteous and pleasant manner, especially when dealing with an angry or frustrated caller.
ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with the essential functions of this classification:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Walking or standing is required to a significant degree.
Type of physical demands usually associated with this classification:
Reaching, handling, fingering, and/or feeling.
Squatting: lowering the body by bending leg.
Stooping: bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Hearing - Perceiving nature of sounds by ear.
Seeing: The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye. The important aspects of vision are:
Acuity, far - Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.
Acuity, near - Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
Depth Perception - Three dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.
Field of Vision - Area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.
Accommodation - Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from eye.
Color Vision - Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Environmental Conditions (Physical Surrounding) usually associated with this classification:
The Worker is subject to inside environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.