Library Assistant

Our library is seeking an energetic and self-motivated individual whose responsibilities will include various library as well as paraprofessional duties. Library experience preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:

• Welcoming and providing assistance to patrons at the circulation desk, including charging, discharging and renewing items;
• Registering patrons for library cards and resolving account concerns;
• Maintaining the collection, including shelving and shelf-reading of library material;
• Assisting patrons with their inquiries and locating and retrieving items to fill;
• Shifting and organizing shelves when necessary to make room for new material in a timely manner;
• Assisting in Technical Services Department as needed;
• Assisting library staff in the Children’s, YA and Adult Departments with programs.
• Other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic using whole and decimal numbers;
• Ability to perform extensive alphabetizing beyond the first letter of a word;
• Strong communication skills and creative problem-solving skills;
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities, use initiative and work independently;
• Strong technical skills, including social media, internet searching; copier/fax machine, and use of library information technology are a plus.
• Ability to perform various tasks while maintaining a close attention to detail.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only candidates of interest will be contacted.

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Work Location: In person