Part-Time Library Assistant 1 - Gladwyne Library

This is responsible library clerical work involving circulation duties, public assistance, processing, and other duties as necessary.

Work involves responsibility for providing services to library patrons of the Adult and Junior Rooms. Duties include circulation, reference, reader’s advisory services, processing, phones, shelving, and other duties as necessary. This position requires considerable knowledge of library services and actively promotes and educates the public on available services. The work requires that the employee have good knowledge, skill and ability to work with the public. Accurately completes tasks and projects as assigned by the Head Librarian.

Works under the general supervision of the Head Librarian.

Assists in the operation of both the Adult and Junior Room. Uses library computer system to register and update borrower information, check materials in and out, processes overdue materials and reserves, and collect fines involving cash handling.

Answers telephone inquiries.

Provides information and direction to patrons, assists patrons in locating books and other materials. Demonstrates the use of the computerized catalog, electronic databases available on the Lower Merion Library System (LMLS) website and reader’s advisory. Assists with use of copiers, computers, and with e-materials available to patrons through streaming and downloading on various devices.

Shelves books and audio visual materials.

Promotes use of online resources as well as technology services offered in the library such as use of Chromebooks, chargers and wireless printing. Assists with technology troubleshooting and demonstration.

Maintains library technology equipment.

Processes new and donated materials as well as repair of materials as needed including entering information in the library database.

Assists with opening and closing the building.

Assists with processing new materials, unloading and sorting interlibrary deliveries and emptying book and audiovisual return drops.

Works in both Children’s and Adult areas as needed.

Performs various projects and other tasks assigned by Head Librarian.

High school graduate or equivalent, some college desired.

Library experience desired.

Knowledge of Adult, Children’s and Young Adult literature desired.

Experience in computer operation including Apple products, Chromebooks, and Microsoft Office particularly Word and Excel required.

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Customer service experience desired.

Ability to assist both adults and children courteously and efficiently.

Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.

Ability to successfully pass and maintain the following background checks: (1) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check, (2) Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certification, and (3) FBI Criminal Background Check through the Department of Human Services.

Ability to view a computer screen for up to 80% of workday.

Ability to sit for a minimum of up to 2 hours and must be mobile for a minimum of 2 to 4 hours a day.

Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, kneel, lift, push and pull up to 35% of the day for shelving books and other library procedures.

Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds up to 68% of the day for shelving books and for moving of library materials.

Ability to use both the right and left hand for firm grasping, repetitive actions and fine manipulation.