Job Details

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Department: Montgomery County Library

Job Title: Library Assistant II - Genealogy

Job Grade: 5

Hourly Pay Rate: $16.46 - $17.57

Location: Central Library

Civil Service: Not Applicable

Shift Hours: Includes evenings & Saturdays, as assigned (20 hours/week)

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in genealogy and local history research preferred
• Previous library work experience (volunteer work considered)
• Basic computer skills required
• Experience with automated library cataloging, internet search skills preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well with library customers and other staff members
• Good communication skills, oral and written
• Ability to organize work priorities
• Ability to accomplish objectives in a team setting
• Physical ability to perform responsibilities as listed
• Must pass background investigation

Primary Job Duties
• Provides excellent customer service to visitors of all ages with their research needs, including the location and use of all types of media, equipment operation, and genealogy research methods
• Assists visitors with the use of computers, standard software, electronic databases and equipment
• Informs public of the policy and procedures of the unit and the library system
• Responsible for in-putting programs and reservations in Calendar of Events on library website and other sites, using required software
• Responsible for reporting department statistics, comments, and concerns monthly
• Receive and process gift and memorial funds, including requisite acknowledgements
• Assist with preparation of new books, and book displays as needed
• Responds to telephone, mail, and email question, reference queries
• Maintains the appearance and order of the unit: shelving materials, shifting, straightening furniture, staffing the welcome desk
• Participates in special projects and events of the unit, including outreach events
• Follows opening and closing procedures of the unit and the library system
• Participate in meetings and training as appropriate
• Works evenings and weekends as scheduled, responding to the librarian in charge
• Performs other duties as assigned

After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicant must pass a drug screen (1/2 cost = $20.00, responsibility of applicant) and may need a physical agility test (1/2 cost = $22.50, responsibility of applicant) before becoming an employee of Montgomery County.

Montgomery County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.