Performs a wide variety of general library work in public services, youth services, acquisitions, or technical services.   Responsible for routine activities associated with the operations of a public library. May be assigned anywhere within the system to meet staffing needs. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Assists patrons in the use of the library and the materials collection
• Provides service at the circulation desk by registering borrowers; charging, renewing, or discharging materials; placing requests; handling reference and reader's advisory questions; managing computer reservations; providing assistance with public computer workstations receiving the payment of fines and fees; etc.
• Provides procedural guidance and task supervision on a regular basis, including the proper execution of closing and opening routines
• Assists the professional staff in the operation of the library
• Helps train and supervise new, subordinate, or part-time staff, as needed
• Provides individual and group computer and database instruction
• Participates in team or system projects
• Recommends materials for collection development

• Thorough knowledge of English, spelling, and math
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions in the performance of routine tasks
• Ability to perform standard reference research and reader's advisory work
• Knowledge of literature or nonfiction subject areas and other materials of interest to the public
• Ability to interact successfully with patrons of all ages
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of automated systems and related appropriate databases
• Ability to assume operational responsibility in the absence of a supervisor

• Subject to Child Protective Services and a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results
• Must also be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work required

• May provide direction to part time staff
• Trains and supervises volunteers