What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant (Circulation) 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# 03628
Title Library Assistant - Circulation
Department Chester County Library
Location 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA
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The Chester County Library has an opening for a Part Time Library Assistant who is responsible for
performing Circulation procedures to ensure quality customer service and a smooth, accurate flow of
library materials to and from customers, including following Library and County policies in order to
maintain the public service image of the library.
Responsibilities:
Provide front line customer service assistance, handle general account issues, complaints, grievances,
delinquent accounts and accounts in collection.
Requirements:
This position requires excellent organizational and oral communications skills, flexibility, a genuine
enjoyment of the public, a commitment to public service, and the ability to handle stressful situations. The
position also requires 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 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 to stand, sit, walk, stoop or reach within a confined
area.
All library positions require the following criminal background and child abuse clearances: Report of
criminal history form 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 Policy or its authorized agent (FBI).
Position Type: Part-Time / Non-Exempt
Salary Information: $16.37 per hour
Shift: Varies, includes nights and weekends
Weekly Hours: 20
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
To apply, contact County of Chester Human Resources:
Apply online at www.chesco.org; Job Inquiries: 610-344-6698
Salary : $16
