Part-time Library Assistant, Long County Public Library

About the role

Part-time Library Assistant position at Long County Public Library responsible for checking items in and out, shelving items, programming, and performing a variety of clerical, reference, reader’s advisory and customer service duties in support of circulation and reference assistance.

Responsibilities

• Patron Services: checking materials in and out, collecting fines, answering directional and reference questions, copying materials, placing holds, issuing new/replacement cards, explaining library policies, teaching computer use, responding to telephone inquiries, collecting payment for lost/damaged materials and overdue fines, assisting patrons with online reference sources and databases, assisting with requesting items from other libraries in the PINES system, contacting patrons when items arrive, providing reference assistance, locating materials in library collection and online via Three Rivers Website.
• Collection Management: sorting and shelving materials, cleaning and examining shelves, searching for missing items, retrieving items from book drop and checking them in, mending worn/torn materials.
• Program Development and Implementation: planning and conducting programs with other employees, promoting library programs and resources, preparing holiday/seasonal displays, may be called to do outreach events.
• Administrative Tasks: entering data, processing items, replacing barcodes, conducting inventory, instructing public on public computers and basic Internet, explaining community room policies and completing paperwork/scheduling, may open/close library, oversee after-hours events, work Saturdays, performing clerical duties (typing, filing, faxing), attending staff meetings and regional training, performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent; preferred: some college education.
• Experience: One (1) year of experience working with the public in a customer service role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comfortable using technology for business purposes.
• Ability to adapt to multiple demands and changing priorities, to learn, and willingness to embrace change.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication.
• Intuitive ability to listen carefully and openly.
• Capacity to interact positively and effectively with team members and the general public.

Work Environment

The work is typically performed in a library setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Physical demands: ability to sit or stand for extended periods; lift and carry materials up to 35 pounds; bend, stoop, kneel, and reach; manual dexterity to operate computer equipment and other office machinery.

Pay

$10.00 per hour; budgeted at a maximum of 15.5 hours per week.

Schedule

Part-time: maximum 15.5 hours per week, includes Saturdays.

Benefits

• One 8‑hour floating holiday annually.
• 6 hours holiday pay for Christmas and Thanksgiving days.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential counseling, financial advice, and legal resources at no cost.

Not eligible for retirement, health insurance, or flex benefits. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a criminal background check.