What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant position at Cooper-Siegel Community Library?
Company Overview
Cooper-Siegel Community Library is dedicated to serving the residents of Aspinwall, Blawnox, Fox Chapel, Indiana Township, O'Hara Township, and Sharpsburg. Our mission is to foster a community of lifelong learners by providing a diverse collection of books and media, engaging programs, and exceptional customer service.
Summary
We are seeking a Library Assistant to join our team at the Cooper-Siegel Community Library. In this role, you will support library operations by assisting patrons with their informational needs, maintaining library collections, and contributing to various programs that enhance community engagement.
Responsibilities
- Provide information and answer patrons’ questions in person, online and over the phone.
- Provide technological assistance to patrons.
- Assist patrons in finding information and in using library materials, equipment and computers, and referring more in-depth research or questions to the Dept. Head.
- Provide reference, referral and reader’s advisory service to patrons.
- Perform patron services duties, such as checking out materials, creating and renewing library cards and placing holds for patrons.
- Register patrons for library programs.
- Work with volunteers in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the library’s ESL tutoring, foreign language conversation groups, ESL book group and teen tech help programs for adults.
- Plan and implement a monthly book discussion group for adults.
- Assist with weeding the collection.
- Identify and work to improve issues with processes that affect patron satisfaction or library efficiency.
- Complete special projects as required by the organization.
- Attend monthly mandatory all-staff meetings and other meetings and trainings
- pertaining to the position.
Requirements
- High school diploma required, some college preferred
- Minimum of one year customer service and/or adult programming experience in a public library
- Minimum of one year experience with an ILS, preferably Sierra
- Volunteer management
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.44 per hour
Expected hours: 22.5 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Pittsburgh, PA 15238 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
