JOB DESCRIPTION

February 2006
Job Title: Reference Aide – c                             
Classification Title     Library Aide                                          
Position Level:A  

                                               
Responsibilities    Nature:  Under immediate supervision performs routine clerical duties and related work as required.

Position Level Duties ‑ Examples:
     1.  Shelves library materials and reads shelves.
     2.  Repairs or reconditions library materials.
     3.  Does routine bibliographic checking.
     4.  Does routine typing and filing.
     5.  Assists with programs and displays.
     6.  Sorts and routes mail, books, periodicals.

Specific Duties:

1. Retrieves library materials and returns them to their proper places. (A priority, daily, 20%)
2. Stamps and puts out newspapers and magazines.  (A priority, daily, 10%)
3. Assists with staffing of desks for breaks only.  (B priority, daily, 5%)
4. Shelfreads.  (B priority, weekly, 2%)
5. Helps with clerical and other duties as required.  (C priority, as needed, 3%)
6. Assists in refiling magazines and newspapers.  (B priority, as needed, 2%)
7. Checks in and files reference loose‑leaf services.  (A priority, daily, 8%)
8. Files Municipal Code, and West's Pocket Parts.  (B priority, as needed, 2%)
9. Compiles reference desk statistics.  (A priority, daily, 10%)
10. Is responsible for seeing to it that reference stacks, and index shelves are in order.  (C priority, weekly, 3%)
11. Checks reference book indexes on OPAC.  (C priority, as needed, 2%)
12. Processes telephone books.  (A priority, daily, 7%)
13. Assists reference acquisitions librarian.  (B priority, as needed, 21%)
14. Assists in ordering, processing and maintaining the circulating pamphlet file materials.  (B priority, weekly, 5%)

Qualifications:

Position Level Knowledge and Ability: 
     1.  Ability to understand and perform routine library procedures.
     2.  Ability to communicate effectively with staff and public.
     3.  Must present an acceptable appearance.
     4.  Ability to create and maintain effective public relations.
     5.  Dependable work and attendance habits.

Specialized Knowledge and Ability
     1.  Familiarization with Dewey Decimal classification system and computer catalog. 
     2.  Ability to write legibly.
     3.  Ability to use various filing systems.
     4.  Basic knowledge of arithmetic and alphabetizing.
     5.  Ability to do accurate work quickly.
     6.  Basic knowledge of computers and PAC.

Physical Demands of the Position:
     1.  Sitting, standing, walking, climbing and stooping.
     2.  Bending/twisting and reaching.
     3.  Talking and hearing; use of the telephone.
     4.  Far vision at 20 feet or further, near vision at 20 inches or less.
     5.  Lifting and carrying: 50 pounds or less.
     6.  Handling: processing, picking up and shelving books.
     7.  Fingering: typing, writing, filing, sorting, shelving and processing.
     8.  Pushing and pulling: objects weighing 60-80 pounds on wheels.

Training and Experience:
     Minimum of 16 years of age (eligible for work permit).