Library Assistant

Part Time Library Assistant, Evans Mills Public Library

Evans Mills Public Library Part-Time, 11.5 hours/week

Salary: Starting rate of $16.00/hour

Schedule: Thursday evenings 1:30- 7 :00 pm; Fridays and Saturdays 9:00 am – 12:00 pm;

Evans Mills Public Library is seeking a part time Library Assistant that is creative, friendly, responsible, and highly motivated to provide excellent customer service to our patrons.

Description:

The Library Assistant will be expected to work independently, opening and closing the library each shift. All day to day operations of the library will be performed including, but not limited to:

• Assisting patrons with their needs and requests such as returning materials, finding and checking out materials, placing holds, renewing items, helping with computers and printing, and registering new patrons.
• Re-shelfing books, keeping shelves and the library organized and presentable, restocking items as needed.
• Answering telephone and assisting patrons with requests and reference questions.
• Working to help keep social media, website, calendars, and flyers up-to-date.
• Helping the Library Director manage the collections by helping with inventory, weeding, missing items, shelf-reading, and other tasks as needed.

Other duties:

• Taking a leading role in planning, organizing, and running youth programs such as Story Time, crafts, and other special events.
• Helping facilitate outreach with primary school, head start, summer recreation, and other community organizations as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Responsible to work independently and run programs independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding patron personal information, including use of materials (books, movies, etc.), participation in library programs, and use of services.
• Professional and respectful demeanor in working with the public, especially families and children, and with other employees.
• Excellent communication, customer service, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficient with basic electronics including computers, cell phones, copier, printer, and scanner.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, Canva, and various social media platforms. Wordpress experience is a plus. Polaris Leap experience is also a plus.
• Ability to establish and maintain priorities, plan ahead, meet deadlines, and exercise initiative accordingly.
• Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong applicants will possess creativity and experience working with children, and/or teaching youth, teens, or adults, or facilitating public programs.
• Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift 25lbs or more.

How to Apply:

Cover letter, resume, and three references may be dropped off at the library (or mailed):

Evans Mills Public Library

8706 Noble Street

Evans Mills, NY 13637

Cover letter, resume, and three references may be sent via email to:

evmlib@ncls.org

Application Deadline:

Accepting applications until position is filled. Initial applications will be reviewed by May 4th, with interviews soon following.

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Work Location: In person