Library Assistant II (Substitute)

Library Branch Services Coordinator Responsible for patron services in the branch libraries, including circulating materials, providing reference assistance, presenting children's programming, and supervising part-time workers and volunteers in the absence of senior branch staff. Key Responsibilities and Performance Standards Provides circulation, reference and reader's advisory services. Receives and processes new periodicals and newspapers, DVD's, Books on Tape and CD, maintains the collection by mending, processing gifts, shelving, shelf-reading and weeding Assists patrons with the use of public computers, printers, and photocopiers. Assists patrons in the use of library resources and materials to include the library's automated system (Georgia Pines), the Internet, Galileo, a variety of on-line products, as well as the Microsoft Office Suite. Assists in routine operation of the library, supervises subordinate staff in the absence of senior personnel, and responds in emergencies. Prepares cash reports, collects statistics, makes bulletin boards, and performs opening and closing routines. Prepares and presents children's programming and assists with Summer Reading. Serves as resource subordinate personnel and on staff and planning committees as required Responsible for patron services in the branch libraries, including circulating materials, providing reference assistance, presenting children's programming, and supervising part-time workers and volunteers in the absence of senior branch staff.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:Data Utilization: Requires the ability to synthesize and integrate data for predicting, anticipating, and planning for future events impacting the organization. Includes determining strategic and tactical decisions at the highest organizational levels of authority and responsibility. Human Interaction: Requires the ability to apply principles of negotiation. Performs such in formal situations within the context of legal guidelines.