Library Assistant III - GC0715 - SOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY Circulation Team Lead
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Library Assistant III – Circulation Team Leader
Position ID: GC0715
Department/Division: Library/Circulation
Reports to: Senior Librarian or Branch Manager
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
DOT: No
Definition: Responsible for overseeing the overall and daily operation of the Circulation area. Provides desk coverage and assistance to library customers by checking out materials,
accepting returned materials, collecting fines and fees, and issuing library cards to new customers.
Essential Functions:
Maintains circulation staff schedules to accomplish all workload measures in the area
Supervises circulation staff, monitoring compliance with library procedures and policy
Provides assistance and directions in a pleasant manner to the library customers in person, over the telephone, or by email
Assists with desk coverage for checking out materials, registering new library customers, accepting payment for overdue materials, etc.
Assists with check in of returned materials and assesses and collects fees as needed
Organizes and shelves returned materials as needed
Searches the shelves for claim returns and overdue materials
Monitors the conditions of returned materials and routes to proper area and librarian as applicable
Assists with opening and closing procedures for the unit
Gathers data for monthly reports
Processes cash deposits
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
High School Diploma or GED
Two years of experience in a library
Four years of experience with cash handling in a customer service environment
OR
Associates degree/two years college credit course work and two years of experience cash handling in a customer service environment
Core Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
Ability to perform all job duties in a safe manner
Ability to perform all job duties in a manner that is consistent with the City of Denton’s mission to deliver outstanding quality services and products through collaboration, innovation
and efficient use of resources
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state
required minimum automobile liability insurance within 30 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must be able to reach above shoulder level and stoop below knee level
Must be legally sighted and able to hear to be able to assist patrons
Must be able to work a rotating schedule including nights and weekends
Preferences:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Prior experience with an integrated library system
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: M
Sitting: M
Walking: M
Lifting: M
Carrying: M
Pushing/Pulling: M
Overhead Work: I
Fine Dexterity: M
Kneeling: M
Crouching: M
Crawling: I
Bending: M
Twisting: M
Climbing: A
Balancing: Y
Vision: Y
Hearing: Y
Talking: Y
Video Display: Y
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids: The essential functions of this position require the use of a phone, computer, cash register, and copy machine.
Environmental Factors: The essential functions of this position are performed inside a library branch.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Effective Date: 2/22/2005
Revision Date: 6/10/2013