Library Associate , PT

Library Associate I - Part-Time (Beaumont Branch)

The Lexington Public Library (LPL) is a dynamic organization that strives to educate, entertain, and connect all people who live, work, or play in the greater Lexington area. Library staff provide excellent customer service, a welcoming environment, and a commitment to LPL’s mission and core values, which can be foundhere .

To keep LPL progressing forward, the Library Associate I is responsible for performing advanced and specialized paraprofessional duties in support of public service functions. Assignments may involve tasks at Library locations, the Lexington Community and may include: circulation support, planning and instructing library programing or providing support for children’s services.

Starting Hourly Pay

$15.46

Primary Work Schedule

Mondays and Tuesdays, 3:00pm-7 :00pm . Thursdays, 2:00pm-7 :00p m.

Position may require occasional changes in schedule.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 4pm Monday, June 23rd, 2025. Applications must be completed online atwww.lexpublib.org .

As a Part-time Library Associate I, a typical day may include the following…

• Provide exceptional customer service by teaching and assisting customers with checkout and other circulation-related tasks.
• Assist customers with library card accounts, including processing applications, verifying and updating account information, and accepting payment on accounts, with latitude to resolve customer complaints.
• Assist customers in utilizing library tools, including the library’s website and databases, digital material formats, the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC), copiers, computers, printers, etc.
• Assist customers in utilizing internet and electronic resources, including websites, social media sites, job search sites, email accounts, online forms, etc.
• Assist customers with Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proactively seek out customers to offer assistance in all parts of the library or department.
• Suggest books and authors to customers upon request and assist customers in locating and reserving library materials.
• Provide accurate information about library resources and services to customers.
• Explain the policies, procedures and code of conduct to customers. Refer to appropriate supervisory level as needed.
• Perform routine collection maintenance tasks according to assignment.
• Assist in checking in returned materials, pulling reserve items for customer pickup, and returning materials to the shelves.
• Offer programming support and conduct programs under the direction of a supervisor.
• Utilize library e-mail on a daily basis in order to stay informed about library matters.
• Advise customers of LPL Customer Use of Library Spaces and Computer and Internet Use policies or refer to supervisor/manager as appropriate.
• Respect the facility and work environment by keeping work area neat, handling minor cleanups, and reporting maintenance issues promptly and appropriately.
• Interact and communicate pleasantly and effectively with diverse customers and staff, maintaining a positive and professional demeanor and providing friendly courteous service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Quickly learn and apply fundamental library procedures, methods, and techniques after orientation and training.
• Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with library customers and co-workers.
• Provide basic readers’ advisory.
• Troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Must have working knowledge of current Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office products and navigation of the Internet.
• Carry out with limited supervision continuing assignments related to the daily operations of the library.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing with customers and staff.
• Learn and adapt to new and changing technologies and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Understand the boundaries of job responsibilities and refer customers to trained library staff appropriately.
• Work the required schedule and help fill in schedule gaps occasionally.
• Some knowledge of or ability to…