Library Assistant Part Time

Hiring Range $33,092.80 - $36,504.00 The Library Assistant is a part-time, front-line position that supports daily library operations and services. Library Assistants may be assigned to any division of the library. Divisions of the library include Public Services, Youth Services, Technology & Marketing, Community Services, Materials Management, Arts and Administration. High School Graduate or GEDExcellent internal and external customer service skillsExperience operating a computer, including Microsoft OfficeAbility to alphabetizeAbility to maneuver among high and low shelves Ability to work a flexible schedule in include weekdays, evenings, and weekendsAbility to perform physically demanding tasks, push heavy carts, lift up to 40 lbs and maneuver among high and low shelves PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Previous library or customer service experience Provides a high degree of customer service; provides knowledgeable, responsive, and welcoming assistance to patrons; ensures all work, whether public-facing or behind the scenes, supports a positive customer experience; Sorts books into categories; shelves library materials; reads shelves; maintains appearance of book shelves; assists clerical staff as needed with processing books, taping spine labels, making copies, etc.; assists with programs; staffs service areas as needed; helps set-up meeting rooms; maintains appearance of area, keeping it neat and organized; customer service assists patrons with material selection; answers reader's advisory questions; assists patrons with Internet searches and electronic databases; processes materials; assists with programs; prepares and processes book holds, intra-library loans and inter-library loans; other duties as assigned. Library Assistants work under the direction of senior staff. The position requires reliability, flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail, and a willingness to perform the routine work necessary to support excellent library service.