What are the responsibilities and job description for the Circulation Library Assistant position at Chester County Library System?
The County of Chester
is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and Complies with the
American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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Requisition# 03482
Title Circulation Library Assistant
Department Henrietta Hankin Library
Location 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs, PA
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The Henrietta Hankin Branch Library is seeking a Part Time Library Assistant who will be responsible for performing
Circulation procedures to ensure quality customer service and a smooth, accurate flow of library materials to and
from customers. This position requires the ability to follow Library and County policies and to maintain the high
standard customer service established by the Library.
Responsibilities: Provide front line customer service assistance, handling general account issues, complaints,
grievances, delinquent accounts and accounts in collection, and assist reference and youth services librarians with
programming. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Excellent organizational and verbal communications skills, flexibility, genuine enjoyment of the
public, commitment to public service, and the ability to handle stressful situations. The ability to master basic and
specialized online circulation functions, and demonstrate current PC proficiency including internet, email, and
Microsoft Office skills. Previous customer service or retail experience is preferred.
Physical abilities: Handle, lift, or move library materials weighing up to 25 lbs.; stand at a computer terminal for up
to 4 hours; wheel book trucks weighing up to 125 lbs.; and stand, sit, walk, stoop or reach within a confined area.
This position requires the following criminal background and child abuse clearances: Report of criminal history
from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP); Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services
(Child Abuse); and Fingerprint based federal criminal history submitted through the Pennsylvania State Police or its
authorized agent (FBI).
Position Type Part-Time / Non-Exempt
Salary Information $16.37 Hourly
Shift Hours will vary including nights and weekends
Weekly Hours 15
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
To apply go to www.chesco.org and click on Employment
Salary : $16
