Madrid Public Library issued the following announcement on July 27.
Part-Time Library Aide
Responsibilities:
- greets library patrons and assists with circulation desk procedures including: library card registration, check-in and check-out of materials, and acceptance of payment for fines and fees
- assists patrons with searching the catalog, locating materials, and using equipment
- provides service and answers for routine reference questions
- provides basic computer hardware and software assistance
- follows circulation desk procedures and library policies and explains policy to library patrons.
- Empties book drop and returns material to shelves
- additional duties as assigned
- High school diploma or equivalent
- demonstrated ability to perform essential job functions
- strong customer service skills needed
- computer skills/keyboarding skills/mouse skills are required.
- ability to work in a defined space and stand for periods of time.
- bending/twisting, reaching and feeling.
- climbing: ascending and descending short footstool.
- handling: picking up and shelving books.
- pushing and pulling: objects weighing 60-80 pounds on wheeled carts
- standing, walking, stooping, kneeling and crouching.
Applications can be picked up at the library or can be printed here and returned to the library or sent via email to Angie Strong at angie@madrid.lib.ia.us
Applications accepted until August 7, 2020
Original source: https://madridiowa.org/help-wanted-library-aide/