Library Assistant

The City of Ottumwa is looking for our next Library Assistant. This is a part-time position averaging 20 hours per week.

The successful person in this position will possesses a working knowledge of the library's automated system including but not limited to: check-in/checkout procedures, registration of patrons, placing holds, payment of fines and fees and assisting patrons with the public access computers. Other duties include shelving materials, maintaining stacks, keeping circulation desk in order, shifting materials as assigned and repairing materials. May be called upon to assist in processing new materials, special programming and policy enforcement. Other duties may be assigned.

Training / Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Skill / Abilities Requirements

• Time management
• Ability to complete task on list
• Knowledge of where materials are in the library
• Basic alphabetizing skills
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction;
• Ability to use computers and relevant software (ex.: Microsoft Office).

The City of Ottumwa offers a fantastic benefits package.

• 11 paid holidays - prorated based on scheduled hours
• Paid-time off (accrual begins immediately)
• Yearly Free Health Screenings
• IPERS retirement - City contributes 9.44%