Current Job Openings
Part-Time Library Assistant
Posted 6/13/2024
The Library Assistant provides patrons with services and information. Details and other duties are described below.
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Schedule: ​12 to 16 hours per week, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Some Saturdays required, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Salary - $12.30/hour
General Duties
General duties of the Library Assistant may include any or all of the following:
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All Circulation Desk duties including checking in and out materials; maintaining patron records; registering new patrons and explaining library policies.
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Assisting patrons with reference questions and readers’ advisory.
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Providing technological assistance to patrons, including computer help, printing and faxing.
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Maintaining cash records and reconciles cash drawer at the end of the day.
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Assisting patrons with accessing eBooks and eAudiobooks.
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Shelving materials and maintaining neatness.
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Compiling and keeping appropriate statistics and records.
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Generating and promoting children, teen, and adult programming.
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Creating displays and bulletin boards.
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Contacting patrons regarding overdue materials.
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Processing new materials.
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Maintaining the library’s cleanliness - vacuuming, dusting, cleaning windows and bathroom, taking out the trash; as well as ensuring safe entry by shoveling snow and de-icing as necessary.
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Performing minor repairs on damaged materials.
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Performing Inter-Library Loan searches and requests for our patrons and filling other libraries’ requests.
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Performing opening and closing procedures.
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Enforcing conduct policies.
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Maintaining familiarity with library databases and promoting database usage.
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Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Excellent customer service skills
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Creativity
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Computer and data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy using Microsoft Office and Google Drive (spreadsheets, word processing, and email.)
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Excellent interpersonal skills and problem solving abilities
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Ability to organize and prioritize tasks as necessary
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Ability to work unsupervised
Desired Qualifications
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Familiarity with library methods and procedures
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Proficient in the use of social media platforms to promote library programs and events
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Experience with Canva, Publisher and/or other graphic design software for creating flyers and other marketing materials
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Experience in creating educational and/or entertaining programs for teens, kids, or adults
Physical Demands of the Position
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Lifting and carrying - 50 pounds or less
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Good hearing and vision
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Climbing, reaching, stooping
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Pushing and pulling objects weighing 60-80 pounds
Required for Consideration
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Completed job application and resume