Library Associate-Liberty

We're growing and a part-time library associate opening is available at our Liberty Library!

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 we strive to provide a positive learning experience.

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

To be successful you:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be friendly, approachable, and provide a positive library experience to patrons.
• Must have excellent customer service, a strong service ethic, excellent problem solving skills, adapt rapidly to change, and thrive in a busy and evolving atmosphere.
• Must have computer experience that includes MS Office, the Internet, and ideally the library catalog and research databases.
• 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 responsibilities of the position.
• Must be able to effectively read (including cursive), write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to work in areas with disinfectant odors, as well as areas that may contain dust or other possible allergens.
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate library equipment.
• 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 full.
• Regular and predictable physical attendance and punctuality is required.

We have a part-time opening where you can use your top-notch customer service skills to provide library service at our Liberty branch! To thrive in this environment, you'll need prior customer service experience, but you don't need library experience, we can teach you!

HOURS:

20 hours per week with a 2-week rotation.

Week 1: Tuesday 2:15 pm - 7;15 pm; Wednesday 2:15 pm - 7:15 pm; Thursday 2:15 pm - 7:15 pm, Friday off; Saturday 12:15 pm - 5:15 pm

Week 2: Tuesday 2:26 pm - 7:15 pm, Wednesday 2:15 pm - 7:15 pm, Thursday 2:15 pm - 7:15 pm, Friday 12:15 pm - 5:15 pm; Saturday off

BENEFITS:

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

SALARY:

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