Library Assistant Part-Time

Salary : $25.67 - $31.37 Hourly

Location : West Allis, WI

Job Type : Permanent part time

Job Number : 2025-00302

Department : Library

Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025

Description

If you're an outgoing book-lover looking for a unique part-time opportunity, join West Allis Public Library as Part Time Library Assistant. Provide prompt and courteous phone and in-person service to library patrons and assist patrons with computer usage at the library. Create and maintain displays throughout the library and work collaboratively with library staff to support operations and further the library's mission to foster an educated, engaged, and enriched community. Bring your passion for books and love of service to our team!

12-18 hours per week during Library Hours : (M-Th : 9 : 30-8 : 30, F-Sa : 9 : 30-5 : 30, Su : 1-5)

Examples of Duties

• Reference Assistance (both Adult and Children's departments)
• Provide prompt, courteous phone and in-person service to patrons to meet their needs including research assistance, readers advisory, placing, finding and retrieving holds.
• Computer Assistance
• Provide basic assistance for patrons needing help with email, job searching and applying, printing, etc.
• troubleshoot any issues with computer or printers that arise.
• Program Assistance-Assist librarians in preparation for and management of programs, including Summer and Winter Reading programs, adult, teen and children's programs.
• Library Displays - create and maintain library material displays throughout the library.
• Other duties / projects may be assigned by librarian such as pulling books, creating book lists, shelving assistance, etc.

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Qualifications

This is a non-benefitted position.

Do you have a Bachelor's degree?

Do you have any recent paid customer service, clerical and cash handling work experience in a library setting? Please describe :

Please provide your weekly availability.

Required Question

Salary : $26 - $31