Library Assistant- Buffalo,

Salary : $18.98 - $20.42 Hourly

Location : Buffalo, MN

Job Type : Part-time

Job Number : 2025-0009

Department : Buffalo Public Library

Opening Date : 03 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 17 / 2025 12 : 00 AM Central

Bargaining Unit : None

Total Weekly Hours : 15

Weekly Schedule : Schedule to be determined upon hire. Every other Saturday rotation required.____ Buffalo open hours : Mon 10a-8p, Tues 10a-8p, Wed 10a-8p, Thurs 12p-8p, Fri 11a-5pm, and Sat 10a-2p

Job Description

The Library Assistant provides friendly and welcoming service to the public and helps patrons use the library.

The following are the regular duties for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned based on the needs of GRRL.

• Help patrons borrow library materials.
• Register patrons for library cards.
• Take payments from patrons.
• Help patrons find the library resources they need.
• Provide trusted and reliable information to patrons.
• Create displays and conduct programs that reach diverse patron interests.
• Keep library materials available and refreshed for patron use.
• Ensure the library is safe and welcoming by managing the public areas.
• Assist the public in the use of library computers, printers and with other technology needs.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patron information.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Our commitment to growth : GRRL is committed to helping our future and present staff develop preferred knowledge, skills and abilities.

A successful candidate will have :

Supplemental Information

GRRL is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.

We seek to foster an environment of inclusion where all employees are treated respectfully and are valued for their strengths. Our work is guided by our values of providing exceptional customer service, being forward thinking and having a community focus that serves patrons from all socioeconomic, educational, literacy, and cultural backgrounds.

Additional Information

To view complete job description and physical requirements, click on Menu in the upper left corner of the page when applying online.

It is GRRL's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, local human rights commission activity or any other basis protected by law.

GRRL accommodates qualified persons with disabilities in all aspects of employment, including the application process. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Human Resources at 320-650-2511 or

Benefits of working at the Library :

I understand that any information about myself that I provide during the application process will be used to identify me as an applicant and to assess my qualifications for employment. I am not legally required to provide any of the information on the application. However, I understand my application may not be considered if it is incomplete.

Please refer to the Applicant Data Practices Advisory under the Menu in the upper left corner for guidance regarding how your application information will be used, the consequences of providing or not providing your information, and more.

I also understand that answers to the supplemental questions will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Answers that are incomplete, vague, or not supported by the application may result in an application not being given further consideration.

Are you a high school graduate with one year of post-secondary education or equivalent?

Can you work this position on a year-round basis without any adjustments?

Which statement best describes your customer service experience?

Describe your customer service experience, including the name of the organization, duration of employment and the actual duties you performed. If no experience, type None.

Which of the following describes your experience working or volunteering in a library?

Describe your experience working or volunteering in a library including the name of the library and the actual duties you performed. If no experience, type None.

In which of the following areas do you have technology / computer experience (select all that apply)

Please specify the areas in which you have training or experience (select all that apply).

Referencing jobs listed on your application, please describe when and how you have performed each of the skills you selected in the question above.Please be specific in your answers.

If you are a veteran, do you wish to claim veteran's preference for this recruitment process?

Please refer to Claiming Veteran's Preference under the Menu in the upper left corner for guidance.

Note : to receive veteran's preference, you must :

1) Respond "Yes" to this question.

2) Meet the requirements specified in Minnesota Statutes

3) Provide documentation before the posting close date and time to verify your eligibility for veteran's preference

Required Question

Salary : $19 - $20