Library Assistant

Job Summary
The Library Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the library, ensuring that patrons receive excellent service and that library resources are organized and accessible. This position involves a variety of tasks including data entry, cataloging materials, and assisting patrons with inquiries. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a customer-oriented approach, and the ability to troubleshoot software issues as they arise.

Duties

• Reporting and assisting the Director
• Assist Patrons with locating and checking out materials
• Organize and maintain library resources, including shelving books
• Support library programs and events
• Help with cataloging and shelving books
• Provides excellent customer service in a friendly, welcoming environment
• Technology and problem-solving skills
• Lite cleaning of the library
• Observing activity at the library and taking appropriate action as needed
• Assist in assigning library cards to patrons
• Answer incoming calls
• Make outgoing calls to patrons and businesses
• Make hold requests and retrieve items
• Accept payments for fines, lost, or damaged items

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for patrons and staff
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for periods
• Able to travel
• Show a capacity for grasping concepts and ask questions for further understanding
• Cross-train in other areas of the library as appropriate

Pay and Benefits

• Pay based on experience with opportunity for a raise
• Rotating Paid Holiday
• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Flexible scheduling

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10 - $12