Library Support Staff - Part Time

About the role

Library support staff perform a variety of duties that help the library serve its communities and help the patrons who visit library locations. The level of duty and responsibility assigned to an employee is related to their relative educational background and experience.

Responsibilities

• Serving patrons with a strong customer support attitude at the library service desk, both in person and over the phone
• Processing library materials for distribution
• Aid co-workers and supervisors with special projects or programs, as assigned
• Assists patrons in using library services
• Maintains materials of the branch library
• Affords assistance with library programming
• Performs other duties as assigned by the branch manager

Requirements

• Strong customer service skills
• Strong telephone skills
• Positive attitude toward work
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer knowledge

Job Requirements

• Education: A minimum of a high school diploma, or equivalent, is required
• Ability to work night and weekend hours on a rotating schedule
• Ability to bend, stoop, carry at least 25 pounds, and push a loaded book truck
• Must be able to stand for extensive periods of time during the work day

Benefits

The library support staff position is broken into three (3) classifications. The general job descriptions for each, including duties and responsibilities, are linked below.

• Library Assistant I
• Library Associate I
• Library Associate II

Livingston Parish Library is an equal opportunity employer.