Library Assistant

Job Posting

State Library of Kansas

It is the mission of the State Library to improve the lives of Kansas residents by providing resources that:

• will deliver 21st Century library services and resources to all Kansans and help all Kansans be successful in a global market
• increase reading readiness and on-grade reading acuity,
• improve chances for academic success,
• help start and grow businesses,
• assist individuals with employment opportunities, and
• provide lifelong educational services

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
• Application Due: Open until filled

Compensation:

Salary Range: $15.75 – $17.25 per hour 

Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• First day of employment coverage under the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) for medical and prescription drug coverage and dental plan.
• Additional voluntary options including vision, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance plans and flexible spending accounts.
• SEHP members and their covered family members have access to the HealthQuest Health Center at 9th and Kansas Avenue in Topeka for in person and virtual health care services.
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the production of books and magazines in an accessible audio format that meet the standards of the National Library Service for the Blind & Print Disabled and the requirements of our library circulation system. Production duties include monitoring volunteer narrator sessions, editing audio, formatting audio files, and narrating written works.

As a member of the reader advisory team, this employee provides reader advisory services to Kansas Talking Books patrons. This can include assisting with book selection, recommending books based on patron preferences, updating patron data in KLAS, etc. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Records, edits, formats, catalogs, and produces accessible audio materials for distribution in accordance with National Library Service Standards and local system requirements.
• Assists patrons in the selection of reading materials, update patron profile preferences, and answer questions about the service via phone and email.
• Troubleshoots problems with BARD, DTBM, and commercial assistive reading devices.
• Promotes Talking Book Services through the creation of content to be used in library programs, newsletters, websites, and social media accounts in partnership with the Librarian I.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director or designee

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED). 

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with editing digital audio or video preferred
• Customer service experience preferred

Post Offer Requirement:

State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate. The successful applicant (even non-residents) must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue’s website within 10 days of the date the applicant has been offered the employment position. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual’s account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact (785) 296-3199. Visit the Tax Clearance site for more information on and where to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document.

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Emily Gottstein
• Email: emily.gottstein@ks.gov
• Phone: 785-368-6496

Job Application Process

• First Sign in or register as a New User.
• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions” 

Required documents for this application to be complete:

Upload the DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference) on the Careers – My Job Applications page.

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents” 

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans’ Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a “veteran”; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans’ preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager. 

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person’s eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the recruiter.

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