Position Details
Department: City of Roanoke
Position Supervisor: Amber Lowery
Phone: 540-853-6412
Email: amber.lowery@roanokeva.gov
Rate of Pay: $12/hour
Semester(s) of Assignment: Spring Semester
Work Schedule Range: Will work around class schedule
Physical Location: Roanoke Public Library (downtown), 706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke, VA 24016
Description
- Assist library users in using the e-library public access terminals and locating library materials
- Assist library users who need instruction in basic computer skills
- Help plan and carry out library projects and events
- Sign up participants for programs
- Conduct storytimes with children
- Put together packets for summer reading programs, tours, storytimes, etc.
- Set up and take down furniture and equipment for library events and restore program areas after programs
- Design art for new and old DCD and CD cases
- Sort, process and shelve new or returned books, comics, magazines, CDs, DVDs, other audio/video materials, special collection items, etc.
- Process discarded materials and get them ready for recycling
- Distribute pencils, handouts, fliers, bookmarks, craft supplies, etc…and return materials used for work assignments to proper storage areas
- Clean public computer screens, mice and keyboards
- Assist library staff with basic clerical functions – making photocopies, filing, creating fliers, signs, etc.
- Cover desk when staff members are away.
Will the employee have access to sensitive information: Yes
Does the position require a specific program of study: No
Physical/Cognitive Requirements of Assignment
E = Essential; M = Marginal; N/A = Not Applicable
Physical Requirements
| Lifting: E | Light Lifting: E | Moderate Lifting: E |
| Heavy Lifting: M | Pushing/Pulling: E | Reaching: E |
| Walking: E | Repetitive Motion: E | Bending: E |
| Climbing: E | Other: M |
Mental/Sensory Demands
| Memory: E | Reasoning: E | Reading: E |
| Analyzing: E | Hearing: M | Logic: E |
| Verbal Communication: E | Written Communication: E |
Emotional Demands
| Fast Pace: M | Average Pace: E | Multiple Priorities: E |
| Intense Customer Interaction: E | Multiple Stimuli: E | Frequent Change: E |
To Apply
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855-874-6690
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Mailing address:
3094 Colonial Ave. SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
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