CITY OF BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
Revision Date: Jun 18, 2019

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Under the close supervision of the Circulation Manager, or staff member designated in charge, is responsible for circulation, shelving, and patron assistance.

This position is required to work afternoon, evenings and weekends.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shelving materials in a timely and accurate manner, straightening the collection, shelf reading assigned areas, shifting books on shelves as room necessitates.
• Circulation desk duties - using automated circulation system – checking out materials, checking in materials, collecting fines, maintaining accurate records, handling reserve and patron requests, and registering patrons.
• Assisting patrons with basic information regarding the use of library facilities and resources.
• Assisting with interlibrary loan procedures by explaining the service and obtaining complete information from requesting patrons.
• Assisting patrons with the use of computer and audiovisual resources and equipment.
• Closing the library, removing materials from tables and returning them to shelves. Counting and recording in-house use. Straightening furniture.
• Perform duties in a manner consistent with safe practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to alphabetize and put materials into numerical order including decimals.
• Must be dependable, responsible, and have good interpersonal/oral communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Must have ability to work hours required for position.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public with ability to relate to children as well as adults.
• Keyboarding skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift, push, pull and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.