Job Specification
PRINCIPAL LIBRARY ASSISTANT
DEFINITION
Under very general direction, performs technical and/or
paraprofessional duties of considerable difficulty in one or more of
the functional areas of librarianship; does other related duties as
required.
NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for
illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title
may not perform all duties listed in this job specification.
Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Coordinates activities of a library unit or section such as
circulation desk, periodical section, shelving of library material,
microfilm section, book processing section, or interloan section.
Follows established policies and procedures with
responsibility for revising work methods or processes to increase
efficiency.
Issues assignments and trains subordinate personnel assigned to
such units.
Processes interloan requisitions for library material between
area/branch libraries and the main library ensuring that material
requested is in accord with requisition using card catalog system,
microfilm files, bibliography references, topical files, reference
catalogs, and locally established reference files.
Conducts programs for which objectives and general procedures
have been established or outlined such as story hours, preschool
programs, and programs for senior citizens, convalescents, ethnic
groups, and school students.
Answers patrons' inquiries pertaining to library hours,
physical location of library material, offices, or personnel
including explanation of basic index systems (for example, card
catalog, readers' guide, microfilm, and topical files).
Determines and prepares content and arrangement of library
material for displays, exhibits, and special library programs.
Examines collections of books, films, periodicals, and so forth
to weed material for purpose of discarding due to obsolescence.
Charges and discharges library material to users.
Computes and collects fines, makes change, and inspects books
for damage.
Reviews library membership applications for completeness as to
name, address, and similar personal identification and records
changes of such information.
Lists overdue library material from card files and completes
overdue notices for notifying patrons.
Compiles numerical reports on circulations, accessions, or
other aspects of library operations using basic arithmetic.
Performs filing or shelving tasks involving the use of the
Dewey Decimal Classification System and alphabetical filing systems
beyond the initial letter of a subject or topic.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by
the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience demonstrating practical knowledge
of library functions, services, terminology, techniques, procedures,
and standard tools (card catalog, microfilm, shelving, circulation
systems, and so forth.)
OR
Satisfactory completion of a two-year library technician course
at an accredited college or university.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid
in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of
the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of basic arithmetic using whole numbers.
Knowledge of standard library reference tools
(encyclopedia, periodicals, atlas, readers' guide, and card catalog
system).
Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification System but
does not have to commit to memory what each numerical classification
represents.
Knowledge (paraprofessional) of typical library
departments, functions, and services provided the general public.
Ability to speak clearly, concisely, and courteously.
Ability to perform extensive alphabetical filing beyond the
initial letter of a word.
Ability to perform numerical filing beyond the initial
digit of a sequence of figures.
Ability to issue assignments.
Ability to instruct and train subordinate employees.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable
accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the
accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer
undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job Spec Code | Variant | State, Local or Common | Class of Service | Work Week | State Class Code | Local Class Code | Salary Range | Note | 02822 | | L | C | | N/A | 12 | | - | This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
CAH 11/18/1996 |
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