Part -Time Library Assistant

Job Summary

The library assistant will be responsible for circulation duties, providing simple reference and basic reader's advisory services, and performing basic assistance on library technology. The position may include technical services and other duties as assigned.

The position is approximately 18-22 hours per week,
and requires flexibility to work a varied schedule that includes multiple evenings and weekends.

• Creates and maintains a welcoming, organized, accessible and safe environment for patrons and staff
• Charges and discharges library material
• Issues, updates and manages library cards, lost cards, and library user accounts
• Collects library fines and fees for library materials and services
• Handles and processes the library’s incoming and outgoing holds
• Provides directional and simple reference services in person or over the phone
• Performs basic public assistance on library computers, scanner, copier, and fax machine
• Sorts and distributes incoming mail and processes periodicals
• Shelves library materials, does shelf-reading and inventory
• Other related duties as assigned

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to speak, write and communicate effectively in English
• Strong commitment to providing excellent customer services
• Strong computer literacy, including MS Office and Google Workspace; able to assist patrons with computer and device issues, support basic maintenance and updates, and comfortably learn and adapt to new technologies
• High School diploma or equivalent technical or trade school
• Ability to bend, push, reach and lift up to 25 lbs.

Salary: $17.72 per hour

Please email your cover letter and resume to Rebecca Franco Martin, Director: jobs.

Employment offers are conditional upon a successful background and reference check.