Library Maker Space Assistant

Hours: 8:00 am – 10:00 am Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 11:00 am Friday.

Responsibilities

• Work at circulation desk, aiding patrons in checking in and out library materials and updating patron information in the computer system.
• Support library makerspace including managing materials and programming, and working with students on maker activities.
• Oversee and assist students individually and as a group with keyboarding skills.
• Have knowledge of the library/media collection and assist patrons in finding and using materials.
• Assist in maintaining general and special collection—conducting inventories, shelving books, searching for missing items, etc.
• Perform secretarial responsibilities—distributing information, contacting patrons about overdue books, collecting fees, etc.
• Assist students individually and as a group during library time.
• Cover library responsibilities when the head librarian is not available.
• Assist with Library Leader program.

Requirements

• Experience working with kids.
• Experience with customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a library setting.
• Experience with makerspace technologies and materials.

Skills

• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Positive, solutions-oriented personality.
• Flexible and quick to learn.
• Highly adept with technology and various office software applications (Microsoft, Google Suite, etc.).

Work Environment

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.