CLASSIFICATION: LIBRARY ASSISTANT I
Class Code: 5731-03 Date Established: 11-13-59
Occupational Code: 1-2-3 Date of Last Revision:
01-28-98
BASIC PURPOSE: To perform filing, typing, book
processing, shelving articles and mailing.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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DISTINGUISHING FACTORS:
Skill: Requires minimal skill in performing a
series of routine procedures OR in operating equipment according
to standardized instructions.
Knowledge: Requires understanding and using business
or trades vocabulary or basic arithmetic to perform standard
operating procedures.
Impact: Requires minimal responsibility for
contributing to agency objectives by supporting or performing
routine work activities within a small organizational unit.
Errors at this level are of minor consequence and are readily
detected through frequent checking or inspection.
Supervision: Requires no supervision of employees or
functions.
Working Conditions: Requires performing regular job functions
in a controlled environment with minimal exposure to disagreeable
job elements and little risk of hazard to physical or mental
health.
Physical Demands: Requires light work, including continuous
walking or operating simple equipment for extended periods of
time as well as occasional strenuous activities such as reaching
or bending.
Communication: Requires minimal personal interaction or
communication, including providing simple information in response
to routine questions from employees within the agency.
Complexity: Requires a minimal combination of job
functions, including performing frequently repeated tasks
according to set procedures and standardized situations.
Independent Action: Requires minimal choice in performing
routine duties under immediate supervision and in following
simple instructions according to standardized policies and
procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from high school or G.E.D.
equivalent.
Experience: Six months' clerical experience including
computer knowledge, preferably in connection with library
operations.
License/Certification: None required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: For appointment consideration, Library
Assistant I applicants must successfully participate in a written
examination measuring possession of knowledge, skills and
abilities identified as necessary for satisfactory job
performance by this class specification.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of correct English usage,
punctuation, spelling, grammar and vocabulary. Working knowledge
of modern library techniques, procedures and working tools used
in accessioning, cataloging, circulating and maintaining library
materials. Skills in the performance of clerical and manipulative
tasks. Ability to type and maintain a filing system and to adjust
to a considerable amount of routine work. Ability to letter
legibly and skillfully. Ability to apply library methods and
principles in acquiring, circulation and providing limited patron
services. Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex
oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with other library personnel and
the general public. Must be willing to maintain appearance
appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined
by the agency appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this class title.
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