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Under the supervision of the Library Associate, Circulation, processes library materials to ensure their prompt availability to patrons and perform routine public service functions. SALARY: P2A REPORTS TO: Circulation/Bookmobile Services Manager POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Typical duties include sorting and shelving library materials according to Library of Congress Classification and other filing systems, assisting patrons with self-check, answering directional questions, and handling other minimal patron interactions. Shelf reading, cleaning, straightening, and shifting library stacks; preparing stock, and pulling book sale items and Alaska Library Consortium (ALC) transactions. Checking in/out library materials using a computerized system; interpreting basic messages from multiple computerized systems. Searching the library system to determine item sorting. Inspecting library materials for condition; cleaning covers; performing minor taping of pages and similar damage mitigation tasks as needed. Emptying book drops; picking up library materials left in public areas. Monitoring library and reporting any safety incidents and problems immediately. Helping prepare library for opening/closing: replenishing supplies; sharpening pencils; turning on/off equipment; cleaning computer screens and keyboards, and similar tasks. Working on other library special projects as assigned. Occasional clearing of bookdrop walkway/areas of snow & spreading sand (for intermittent workday "inclement" situations). Performing routine collection inventory tasks.

Minimum qualifications include demonstrated ability to file alphanumerically, demonstrated ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, and previous library work experience preferred. Knowledge, skills, and abilities include the ability to work effectively and courteously with the general public and other staff members, ability to work efficiently and independently, awareness of the purposes and functions of a public library and the ability to learn routine library procedures, and ability to perform repetitious tasks for extended periods with accuracy. Other requirements include a proficiency test may be administered and this position requires a criminal background investigation.

Job contacts include frequent business contact with other employees in own department; continuous routine public contact. Job responsibility does not supervise; mostly routine with a few minor problems, supervisor usually required for help and instruction; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgement require minimal effort to recover. No more than 25% of the employee's scheduled work time may be spent performing minor clerical duties of a routine nature entailing minimal responsibility. Work environment includes general office where conditions are pleasant; good, clean conditions where accidents/hazards are negligible; requires short periods of moderate lifting (26-50 lbs.), pushing or pulling carts, crouching, stooping, and stretching. Up to ¾ of time is spent standing or walking.

Application procedure includes applying online. Individuals interested in applying for this position must submit a completed online application on or before the closing date and time as specified in the job posting. Online applications can be located at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/FNSB. For additional information, please call (907) 459-1202 or the Borough Direct Job Line at (907) 459-1206. The Borough complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/interview/selection process, contact the Human Resources Office at (907)459-1202 or the EEO office. The EEO Compliance Officer can be contacted at (907) 459-1309. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

The FNSB offers its employees generous benefits that include competitive pay, affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional Flex-Spending Account, and retirement benefits via PERS, the state of Alaska's retirement system. You will also enjoy 14 paid holidays and a minimum of 24 personal leave days per year for full-time employees.