Library Assistant

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Hiring Agency:

Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$19.004

Job Posting:

JR2025-00015507 Library Assistant (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

Job Description:

The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, and more.

This position serves in the Nebraska State Law Library within the State Capitol. This classification level is responsible for providing circulation services to students, faculty and staff. Responsibilities may include checking books in and out; providing general library information to patrons; preparing circulation materials; opening and/or closing the library; accepting payments for fines; filling copiers and printers with paper; and performing standard clerical duties. This is a part-time position with a suggested schedule of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

JOB DUTIES:

• Performs circulation desk duties, which includes: determining and responding to needs of patrons; referring patrons to appropriate areas within the Library; checking in/out borrowed materials; and sorting materials.

• Participates in collection maintenance activities, which includes: retrieving and unpacking shipments; processing materials; adding records into online catalog or tracking spreadsheet; putting materials in stacks; placing materials on library shelves or other designated areas; and preparing materials for professional binding as needed.

• Provides customer service to patrons, which includes: responding to questions; explaining Library policies and procedures; and giving directions.

• Processes orders for publications, which includes: tracking orders; checking order forms for accuracy and completeness; following up with senders on discrepancies; tracking and keeping records of payments; preparing disposes; and maintaining appropriate paperwork.

• Prepares periodicals and briefs for the bindery.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws.

 

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED; 2 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge:

• Library policies, procedures, and practices;

• Basic circulation principles and practices;

• Knowledge of computer and applicable software applications;

• Database maintenance and management;

• Recordkeeping;

• Customer service principles.

Skill:

• Processing incoming and outgoing library materials;

• Sorting materials accordingly;

• Maintaining library displays;

• Using computer and applicable software applications;

• Maintaining databases and related library records;

• Providing customer service;

• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Physical Requirements: Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker si