Motivated applicant with 2.5 years of paid experience working for a library on a military base. Seeking to join Worthington Libraries as a Library Assistant. Skilled in shelving items with accuracy, covering & repairing material. Skilled in circulation services and providing efficient patron support, with a strong commitment to delivering accurate, welcoming, and community-focused service.
Training in police tactics and law, including physical fitness, defense tactics, firearms, patrol operations, criminal investigation, and community relations to prepare recruits to become patrol officers and serve the community. Recruits learn to enforce laws, respond to calls for service, investigate incidents, write reports, and appear in court.
Shelves books, magazines and other library materials in correct order. Process new, rebound, and reconditioned library materials for circulation and reference according to established procedures. Assists with annual inventory. Assists with automated and manual circulation duties, registering and deleting customers, charging and discharging library materials, and taking requests for reserves and interlibrary loans. Assists users in locating books and information using the Integrated Library System (ILS), online databases and other internet resources. Answers phones, taking messages and referring callers or visitors to the appropriate staff member. Use computer and word processing software to prepare, email and print a variety of letters, reports, memos and other documents. Assists in implementing programs, publicity and marketing of library services.
Fill propane tanks, make ice, stock shelves, operate in the warehouse operate on the computer process, pack, and ship packages correctly maintain inventory order inventory for the store help customers and greet customers operate phone give customers accurate information help reach monthly sale quotas keep work area clean knowledge about products in store. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment ability to work under pressure.
Select codes according to established classification characteristics for data reported by respondents and keying the code selected. Screen data entered by respondent and research various sources (zip code directories, area code directories, etc.) to determine data to be keyed. Select correct data and write data in correct field when respondent leaves required fields blank on forms to be keyed. Convert fractions/decimals to correct numerical value to be keyed. Recognize out-of-tolerance items, inconsistencies between items, data reporting errors, etc. Determine the appropriate resolution. Perform specialized data capture activities associated with developing technologies (key-from-image, correct-from-image, etc.) Performing verification of work completed by others. Complete/maintain records associated with data capture and verified duties.
Integrated Library System (ILS) Proficiency - navigating catalog, circulation, and patron records
Cataloging & Shelving Accuracy - shelving books, magazines, and media using the Dewey Decimal System/Library of Congress systems/ Bibliovation
Circulation Services - check in/check out, knowledge of interlibrary loan processing, and patron registration
Database & Online Research - assisting patrons with online databases, internet resources, and digital collections
Book Repairs & Covering
Basic Troubleshooting - supporting patrons with computers, printers, and digital resources
Phone & Front Desk Reception - taking messages & directing visitors
Team Collaboration - working closely with the librarian and staff to meet daily service goals