• EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - OMAHA PUBLIC LIBRARY
• Library Aide
  
  
• Volunteer Positions

Applications for part-time positions can be picked up at all Omaha Public Library locations.
The Application and Additional Addendum (you need both) can also be downloaded, filled in and either emailed or mailed to the Library Administrative Offices.

Part-time positions are filled as needed from applications maintained on file.

Other City of Omaha Job Opportunities

City of Omaha Human Resources Department

For further information on Omaha Public Library Positions contact:

Omaha Public Library
215 South 15 Street Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 444-4833 or E-mail Webdesk Email or use our webform

or

City of Omaha Personnel Department
1819 Farnam Street, Ste. 506, Omaha, NE 68183
(402) 444-5300 or E-mail City Personnel Department

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Essential Functions: (Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Also, the duties are not necessarily listed in order of importance or frequency of performance.)

• Assist with circulation tasks (as assigned by Supervisor)
• Handle simple financial transactions with a cash register and/or credit card machine
• Search for claim returned items, patron requests, trace/transit lists, and request pull lists
• Process reserved library items.
• Register and renew customer library cards and explain library circulation policies to customers
• Collect and  check in book drops, sort materials for shelving, and shelve library items
• Answer library telephones, respond to basic inquiries, and route calls to appropriate staff and/or departments
• Follow special procedures to clean computer monitors, keypads, mice, and other peripherals
• Monitor computer stations, printed copies, and computer management software
• Manage CASSIE control panel
• Assist in computer labs, teach basic computer classes, and/or work with the public one-on-one
• Perform front line computer troubleshooting (i.e. help customers with printer jams, printer selection, software functions, free e-mail services, etc.), and report machine problems to Technology staff
• Clean and pick up trash
• Set up areas for library programs
• Assist with crafts and juvenile programs
• Collect gate count
• Pull items for weeding
• Mend and repair items, clean disks/cases for items, cover items
• Label, cover, and stamp books
• Package, meter, and send items by postal mail and/or UPS
• Shovel snow and spread grit on ice/snow
• Performs other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skill to keyboard and use a computer
• Ability to learn the Dewey Decimal system
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public
• Ability to use and explain basic computer applications to the public
• Ability to file books, periodicals, and other library materials
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to use up to fifty (50) pounds of force up to 33% of the time, up to twenty (20) pounds from 34 to 66% of the time, and up to ten (10) pounds of force from 67 to 100% of the time to move objects.
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend from 76 to 100% of the time; reach, stoop, squat, crouch and push from 51 to 75% of the time; and to climb, balance, kneel, crawl, pull and sit up to 25% of the time.

Equipment Operation: (Any one position may not use all of the tools and equipment listed nor do the listed examples comprise all of the tools and equipment that may be used in positions allocated to this classification.)

• Computer
• Copier
• Checkout Equipment
• Cash Register
• Credit Card machine
• Coin vending equipment
• Microfilm Reader-Printer
• Telephone
• Paper dye cut equipment (Ellison, AccuCut)
• Laminator
• Paper cutter

The employee may be hired to work at any of the library locations listed below. You will need to indicate your preference on the Additional Addendum. Applications for part-time positions can be picked up at all Omaha Public Library locations. The Application and Additional Addendum (you need both) can also be downloaded, filled in and either emailed or mailed to the Library Administrative Offices.

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• W. Dale Clark (Main) Library - (402) 444-4800
• Milton R. Abrahams Branch - (402) 444-6284
• Benson Branch - (402) 444-4846
• Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch - (402) 289-4367
• Florence Branch - (402) 444-5299
• Millard Branch - (402) 444-4848
• A.V. Sorensen Branch - (402) 444-5274
• Saddlebrook Branch - (402) 884-7473
• South Omaha Library - (402) 444-4850
• W. Clarke Swanson Branch - (402) 444-4852
• Charles B. Washington Branch - (402) 444-4849
• Willa Cather Branch - (402) 444-4851

NOTE: This is an ongoing program, with vacancies occurring sporadically throughout the year. Applicants can apply at any time