Job Application

JOB OPENING:

Fayette County Public Library Employment Opportunity
Job Title: Backup Bookmobile Driver/Library Clerk

Job Location: Fayette County Public Library Administration Building, Oak Hill, WV

Job Type: Permanent Part-time 20-34 hours a week

Salary and Benefits: $12.00 an hour, retirement plan, vacation and sick leave

Job Application can be found on: https://fayette.lib.wv.us/jobs/

Submit application via email to: becky.kellum@mail.mln.lib.wv.us

Education & Experience Required:

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Customer service experience desired; Library experience preferred
• Background check, drug test and reference checks required

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director, the Backup Bookmobile Driver/Library Clerk provides assistance to the Bookmobile drivers at schools and community stops, drives bookmobiles when needed, and also fills in at the other branch libraries in the county. The library has a mid-size and large bookmobile that serves Fayette County.

Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting on the bookmobiles and driving the bookmobiles when needed
• Delivering materials to homebound patrons and to the other branch libraries in the county
• Work at the branch libraries when needed and on short notice
• Provide reference, adult and juvenile services
• Maintains computerized patron accounts; prepares and issues library cards
• Maintains knowledge of available materials and patron reading preferences especially at school stops
• Maintains familiarity with various technologies including our online catalog, digital devices, Microsoft Windows, Internet, and email
• Assists in organizing library materials on the Bookmobiles and at the branch libraries, which includes shelving and shifting
• Assists with library programming as assigned
• Interacts appropriately with patrons and staff and adheres to library guidelines and procedures
• Responsible for the general maintenance and upkeep/cleaning of the bookmobiles. Reports all mechanical and maintenance issues to Manager
• Provides quality customer service

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Must have a valid West Virginia Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance to drive the bookmobiles. May be required to obtain a Class D driver’s license in order to drive the larger bookmobile
• Knowledge of adult, children and young adult literature
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently and with others
• Able to work flexible schedule which will include some evenings and Saturdays. May be required to drive bookmobile in parades and attend festivals throughout Fayette County