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Home My WebLink AboutLibrary Assistant I - Acquisition Assistant123 S. Linn St. ® Iowa City, 3A 5224' 0 319-356-5200 - icpLorg riokjRs: Mon-Thurs 10 9, Fri 10-8, Sat'IQ-tt, Sun 12-5 Accepting applications for: Library Assistant 1, Acquisition Assistant Collection Services Applicant deadline: Monday, September 8, 2025 Visit www.icgov.org/iobs One permanent full-time position available, 40 hours per week. Wage: $24.44 - $31.45 per hour Schedule: Monday -Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Includes occasional evening, weekend, and special event work. Job summary: Under general direction receives library materials and handles return of defective materials. Determines withdrawal and replacement of worn and damaged materials and expired digital content. Works on the Help Desk. Performs work related to the circulation of library materials, including issuing borrower cards. Assists people booking meeting rooms and provides reader's advisory service. Minimum Qualifications: High school education or G.E.D. and seven to twelve months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in public library setting, customer service, or clerical work. Must pass criminal background check. The City of Iowa City is an eligible employer under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Please visit the PSLF website for more information: ********studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellationJpublic- service#qualifying-repayment-Mans It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential City employees. Date posted: 8/15/2025 k r; Position Title: Library Assistant I Job Title: Acquisition Assistant/Community and Access Services Assistant Department: Iowa City Public Library Division: Collection Services/Community and Access Services Supervisor: Collection Services Coordinator FLSA: Non -Exempt Pay Grade: 6 Job Number: 0605 Job Summary Under general direction receives library materials and handles return of defective materials. Determines withdrawal and replacement of worn and damaged materials and expired digital content. Works on the Help Desk. Performs work related to the circulation of library materials, including issuing borrower cards. Assists people booking meeting rooms and provides reader's advisory service. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. * Receives library materials using automated system, returns defective or incorrectly shipped materials, and approves invoices for payment. * Creates lists of high and low circulation items. Evaluates worn and damaged materials and expired digital licenses, and determines replacement based on standard criteria. Searches vendor database and submits orders. • Creates new item records in library database. Corrects entry errors and changes status in existing item records. Locates materials for rush processing, • Resolves discrepancies with problem audiovisual materials, Applies charges to patron ITTOT M TMEMS payment of library materials as needed. 3z M-6yommmo mm. WgrilymTe"'t, w 'Myrowillymm wrorfinamw M#WM3jMM=,, • Serves in Help Desk evening, weekend, and holiday rotations, performs opening and closing duties. • issues library cards and assists patrons with library card accounts. Updates and maintains patron records. Collects money for library bills and clears charges from patri • Monitors security system and responds appropriately to security alerts. • Assists patrons in the use of the online catalog, reader's advisory tools, and "My Account" online. Helps patrons discover and locate library materials. Provides reader's advisory assistance. a I � 11 � � 1`111 11111•721! F11111111F • Directs the work of hourly staff and volunteers, • Consistently presents the Iowa City Public Library and its collections, programs, and services in a positive manner and adheres to customer services procedures and MEMO= 0 Answers questions about library services, policies, procedures, and collections. Implements adopted policies and procedures. 9 Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for al! community members and coworkers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other High school education or G.E.D. and seven to twelve months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in public library setting, customer service, or clerical work. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities I= STMAZIM, a. • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. • Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with other staff and the public in person and on the telephone. • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. • Ability to engage and serve the public in a positive manner. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to understand and interpret library policies, complex rules and procedure • Ability to work in a team environment to deliver library services. • Ability to work in an innovative and fast -paced public service environment. • Abty to write routine reports. • Knowledge of library terminology and standard library practices and techniques. • Knowledge of standard reference and reader's advisory methods, techniques an,lo FMOWMN • Skill in serving in a leadership role to implement library policies and to respond to library emergencies. Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office —Worl Excel, Outlook), integrated library system, mobile devices, online catalog, informatio retrieval and electronic communication. I Supervision WIPM The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The emlodooee * fre�s�uentl re�*,uirecl to sit,, use hands to fin er handle., or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentia duties and responsibilities. I 0 INNA1141WRIPUTIMENINK IDIOM n Mice setting Tian a coniroiiei time and the work may expose the employee t unpleasant social situations and significant work pace pressure. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. I have read and understand the duties of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date Department Director Date