Library Associate

At the MidPointe Library System, our mission is to enrich our community through access and experiences. We do that by connecting a curious community to our library services and strive to provide a positive learning experience.

At our West Chester Library, our associates provide our patrons with excellent customer service at one of the service desks by answering questions; giving reading recommendations; providing computer and printer assistance; creating library cards; assisting patrons with check in and check out; and giving instruction on how to use the online card catalog, the Internet, print station, e-reader tablets, library research databases, and other digital resources. You'd also process holds and reserves; look up materials; use a cash register & credit card machine; sort; shelve; shelf read; pull holds; and use lists to pull materials. As a member of the public services team, you'd work independently, work with co-workers, and assist with branch activities.

The full job description for this opening is available on our web site at: https://www.midpointelibrary.org/page/jobs.

To be successful you:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be friendly, motivated, have a positive attitude, be approachable, and provide a positive experience to all patrons
• Must have excellent customer service, a strong service ethic, excellent problem solving skills, adapt rapidly to change, and thrive in a busy and active environment
• Must have computer experience that includes MS Office, and the Internet
• Need to be able to independently (and with others), quickly, and favorably respond to new or changed responsibilities and/or situations, and be able to prioritize and handle confidential information
• Have a good knowledge of literature that appeals to children, teens, and adults
• Must be able to learn and carry out the essential responsibilities of the position
• Must be able to effectively read (including cursive), write, speak, and understand English
• Must perform basic math functions such as counting and giving change, adding, subtracting, and dividing
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate library equipment including the conveyor belt check-in system
• Must have the ability to move crates that could weigh up to 75 pounds when full, and move book carts that could weigh up to 200+ pounds when they are full
• Must be able to work in areas that contain disinfectant odors, dust, and other possible allergens
• Regular & predictable physical attendance and punctuality is required

We have an opening for a customer-oriented individual who likes to help people in a busy office-type environment at our West Chester Library. To thrive in this environment, you'll need a positive attitude, be motivated, and have great customer service skills, but you don't need library experience, we can teach you!

HOURS: 24 hours/week

Open Sundays, Labor Day – Memorial Day:

Week 1: Sun off, Mon 2:15-8:15 pm, Tues 2:15-8:15 PM, Wed 2:15-8:15 pm, Thurs off, Fri off, Sat 11:15 am-5:15 pm
Week 2: Sun 11:15 am-5:15 pm, Mon 2:15-8:15 pm, Tues off, Wed 2:15-8:15 pm; Thurs off, Fri 11:15 am-5:15 pm, Sat off

No Sundays, Memorial Day – Labor Day:

Week 1: Mon 2:15-8:15 pm, Tue 2:15-8:15 pm, Wed 2:15-8:15 pm, Thurs off, Fri off, Sat 11:15 am-5:15 pm

Week 2: Mon 2:15-8:15 pm, Tue 2:15-8:15 pm, Wed 2:15-8:15 pm, Thurs off, Fri 11:15 am-5:15 pm, Sat off

BENEFITS:

Part-time benefits include OPERS state retirement plan; direct deposit; accrued vacation & sick time; eligibility for dental and vision insurance; paid holiday's; education assistance; and more.

SALARY:

The pay range for this job is $15.00 - $21.60 per hour. The pay rate depends on job factors such as experience, education, languages spoken & job skills.