To apply, email your cover letter, resume, references, and application to
abouska@councilbluffslibrary.org or mail/deliver to Council Bluffs Public Library, Attn: Mr.
Andrew Bouska 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA 51503.
Open until filled.
Council Bluffs Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
NATURE OF WORK:
The Adult Services Library Assistant performs technical level work under the general oversight
of the Adult Services Manager. The Adult Services Library Assistant is responsible for routine
library tasks and for assisting adults in using library services and facilities. The Adult Services
Library Assistant may also be responsible for displays. The Adult Services Library Assistant
may work with minimal supervision.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist library patrons with using resources and services at the Library while maintaining
a high level of customer service.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of library science principles and practices.
• Performs work within established guidelines and refers department problems or
concerns to a manager.
• Assists in overseeing the appropriate use of library facilities.
• Answers ready reference and reader’s advisory questions.
• Assists patrons with computer services, including public access computers, online
catalog terminals, fax and copy machines, printing, e-reader devices and smart phone
and tablet app navigation.
• Assists librarian or manager with creating displays and filling display cases.
• Assists is collection maintenance by shelving, weeding, inventorying, and recommending
items for additional or withdrawal and by processing periodicals.
• Performs routine department work including maintaining files, preparing booklists,
making displays, etc.
• Assists with the creation on marketing materials, including electronic newsletters.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.