Library Assistant

About Us

Our mission at Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library (MC-NPL) is to be a gateway to lifelong learning by providing convenient access to resources that inform, educate, entertain, and enrich people’s lives. MC-NPL has been fulfilling our mission for over 230 years. In addition to library services, we also serve as the district center that provides consultation, support, and delivers items to all 34 libraries throughout Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. In 2024, our main Library, bookmobile services, and four branches circulated over 971,812 items. MC-NPL is committed to serving our communities by providing them with sources of information, entertainment, and knowledge within our libraries and outside of our library walls.

Summary

The Upper Perkiomen Valley Library, a branch of Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, is currently seeking a full-time Library Assistant to join our dynamic team. This position is ideal for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who is passionate about public libraries and community engagement. The Library Assistant plays a vital role in delivering exceptional library services to patrons of all ages. This position is responsible for assisting in staffing the public service desk, performing a variety of clerical tasks, coordinating library projects, and developing and delivering engaging programs for adults and teens. This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule that includes a combination of daytime, evening, and Saturday shifts.

General Responsibilities:

• Opens/closes the library.
• Registers patrons for library cards.
• Places patrons hold requests.
• Circulate library materials.
• Collects fines and fees.
• Advises patrons on the selection of library materials.
• Answer or refer patron reference, account, policy, and technology questions.
• Performs various library clerical functions.
• Markets library services and programs.
• Represents the library at municipal community days and other library outreach events.
• Ensures library collection is correctly shelved.
• Assists Department Manager with the acquisition and weeding of library materials.
• Finds, processes, and ships item hold requests.
• Develop and deliver library programs.
• Coordinate special projects
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Completed at least one academic year of post-secondary school education or possess at least 5-7 years of previous library or customer service experience.
• Experience in customer service or library services preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated personal integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent computer literacy and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with integrated library systems and the Dewey Decimal classification system is a plus.

Potential employment is contingent upon the submission of the results of the following background checks: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Criminal Background Check. Completion of PA State Mandated Reporter Training within 30 days of hire is also required.

If you are passionate about supporting your community through education and access to information, we invite you to apply for the Library Assistant position at https://mcnpl.org/employment today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.66 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person