<p>CITY DIVERSITY STATEMENT:</p> <p>The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life's opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one's potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of "Wisconsin's Park Place".</p> <p>OBJECTIVE:</p> <p>The employee in this position is responsible for marking, recharging, reviewing for damage and missing parts, and shelving Juvenile games, toys, kits, digital read-alongs, and other materials with multiple parts. This position may also shelve other Juvenile materials, pick up stray materials, maintain displays, and perform other clerical and program assistance tasks as assigned.</p> <p>RELATIONSHIPS:</p> <p>Reports to: Youth Services Librarian</p> <p>Has no regular supervisory duties.</p> <p>Has regular work contact with Youth Services Associates and Librarians, staff from other library departments, and the general public.</p> <p>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <ul> <li>Gather returned materials from the Circulation Workroom. </li><li>Inspect returned toys, early literacy kits, and other Juvenile library multi-media materials to ensure that all pieces have been returned. </li><li>Charge and shelve Juvenile digital read-alongs. </li><li>Shelve toys, early literacy kits, and other Juvenile library materials quickly and accurately. </li><li>Collect strays and fill display stands and shelving face-outs. </li><li>Inspect and straighten shelves, putting materials in correct order by alphabetical or numerical markings. </li><li>Identify and properly refer materials in need of repair. </li><li>Answer basic directional questions from library users. </li><li>Refer questions (other than directional) to staff at the Children's Desk. </li><li>Perform other special projects and other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.</p> <p>Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>Two years of high school or equivalent and be eligible for a work permit. </li><li>Library experience preferred. </li></ul> <p>A candidate for this position should have thorough knowledge, skills, and abilities of the following:</p> <p>Knowledge of:</p> <ul> <li>Library classification system. </li></ul> <p>Skill in:</p> <ul> <li>Customer service and interpersonal communication. </li><li>Basic computer skills, including the knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. </li><li>Handling detail-oriented work. </li></ul> <p>Ability to:</p> <ul> <li>Work 6 - 8 hours per week in 1 - 2-hour shifts </li><li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, staff members, City division and department employees, and the general public. </li><li>Maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor when dealing with the public. </li><li>Communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form, and to follow verbal and written instructions with minimum supervision </li><li>Be reliable, steady, timely, and proactive in completion of duties. </li><li>Use tact, diplomacy, and good judgment to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under library policy. </li><li>Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures, and report all unsafe activities to the supervisor. </li><li>Interact with a diverse group of individuals. </li><li>Work effectively as part of a team. </li><li>Understand library numbering system. </li></ul>