Library Assistant

610.696.1721 MAIN
610.696.7985 CHILDREN'S 610.429.1077 FAX

EMAIL

415 North Church Street
West Chester, PA 19380

Job description

Title: Library Assistant, Il

Classification: non-exempt; part-time

Reports to: Assistant Director

Supervises: n/a

Salary/Wage: $15.00 /hour

Objective: Provide support in completing daily

circulation/information desk activities in accordance with library

policies and procedures, to provide excellent customer service.

Core tasks include but are not limited to the following:

1.Receive and sort weekday materials deliveries from CCLS van

2.Print out daily item reserve and clear-hold-shelf lists

3.Monitor holds shelves; pull expired holds, check items in for
reshelving or returning to the appropriate owning library

4.Monitor library's general email account; forward emails to
appropriate staff, or respond to inquiries as needed

5.Assist in maintaining new book display and shelving materials

Qualifications:

1. Proficiency in MSOffice, especially Word and Excel

2. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills

3. Must possess excellent customer service skills

4. Understanding of how to use the online catalog and circulation
software

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of library circulation services and best practices

preferred

Education and experience: BA or BS (completed or in-progress), and

public library experience preferred.

WCPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG

610.696.1721 MAIN 610.696.7985 CHILDREN'S
610.429.1077 FAX

EMAIL

415 North Church Street
West Chester, PA 19380

Job description

Physical requirements:

and book trucks weighing up to 125 lbs

busy public service desk

sit for extended periods often at a desk

Additional requirements: All library positions require the following

criminal background and child abuse clearances: report of criminal

history from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP); Child Abuse History

Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services (Child Abuse); and

fingerprint based federal criminal history submitted through the

Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent (FBI).

Disclaimer: This job description does not cover or contain a

comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities

required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and

activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without

notice.

West Chester Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. It is

our policy to grant equal employment opportunities to qualified persons

without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age,

disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, and

any other categories protected by federal or local law.