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Maintenance and Care of Library Space:

• Ensuring the library space is clean, organized, and welcoming to patrons.
• Monitoring the condition of library materials and performing routine maintenance tasks, such as repairing or replacing damaged items.

Reference and Reader's Advisory Services:

• Providing reference assistance to library patrons seeking information on theological topics, Christian literature, and spiritual growth.
• Offering reader's advisory services by recommending books and resources that align with patrons' interests and needs.

Cataloging and Organization:

• Cataloging library materials using appropriate systems (e.g., Dewey Decimal Classification, Library of Congress Classification) or a specialized church library classification system.
• Organizing and shelving library materials in a manner that facilitates easy access and browsing for library patrons.

Collection Development:

• Selecting and acquiring books, periodicals, DVDs, CDs, and other resources that align with the spiritual and educational needs of the church community.
• Ensuring the library collection includes materials on theology, Bible study, Christian living, inspirational fiction, biographies of Christian figures, and other relevant topics.

Shelving and Maintenance:

• Shelf-read and maintain the order of library materials on shelves.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as dusting shelves, organizing displays, and keeping the library space tidy and organized.
• Ensure that library materials are properly shelved and accessible to patrons.

Customer Service:

• Greet library patrons and assist them with locating books, materials, and resources.
• Answer inquiries from patrons regarding library services, policies, and procedures.
• Provide basic reference and information services under the guidance of a librarian.

Technical Services Support:

• Assist with cataloging and processing library materials, including labeling, covering books, and entering data into the library catalog or database.
• Help maintain accurate records of library holdings, including adding new items to the catalog and updating records as needed.
  

Technology and Equipment:

• Assist patrons with using library computers, printers, copiers, and other technology equipment.