COMMUNITY LIBRARY ASSISTANT
DEFINITION:
Under supervision, performs routine library field and office work involved in promoting and implementing the library's extension programs; does other related duties.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
NOTE: Appointments may be made to positions requiring bilingual skills.
10927 - Bilingual in Spanish and English
SPECIAL SKILL: Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Promotes library extension programs; makes personal contacts and provides routine information to community residents.
Participates in implementation of library extension programs on mobile units, at community agencies, and in other non-library settings throughout the community.
Registers new members.
Charges and discharges library materials.
Receives and fills requests for library materials.
Assists in presenting story hours and related programs.
Compiles materials for distribution.
Explains library services to community residents or groups.
Maintains cooperative relationships with local community residents.
Prepares displays and exhibits.
Gathers data.
Maintains essential records and files.
Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers, individuals, groups, and community residents.
Ability to prepare displays and assist in other library programs.
Ability to gather, compile, and assemble data and information.
Ability to maintain essential records and files.
Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
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SPECIAL SKILL: Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
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Participates in implementation of library extension programs on mobile units, at community agencies, and in other non-library settings throughout the community.
Registers new members.
Charges and discharges library materials.
Receives and fills requests for library materials.
Assists in presenting story hours and related programs.
Compiles materials for distribution.
Explains library services to community residents or groups.
Maintains cooperative relationships with local community residents.
Prepares displays and exhibits.
Gathers data.
Maintains essential records and files.
Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
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Ability to prepare displays and assist in other library programs.
Ability to gather, compile, and assemble data and information.
Ability to maintain essential records and files.
Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
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