Children's Circulation Assistant: Tredyffrin Public Library

Position Type:
Part-Time Salary: $15.00 per hour Shifts Available:
Mondays 9-3pm and Saturdays 9-5pm (9-1pm , 1-5pm)

Tredyffrin Public Library has an opening for a part-time Circulation Assistant to work in our busy Children's department. Potential candidates for this position should be conscientious, detail-oriented, and interested in working with others while serving the community. Previous library experience or experience working with children is preferred but not required.

The individual in this position plays a crucial role in many of the day-to-day operations in the library's public service environment. Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide general assistance with locating material using library equipment and resources
• Check-in and check-out of items
• Return all library materials to the proper locations on shelves
• Issue new patron cards
• Collect fines and resolve patron account issues
• Answer phones and direct patron queries
• Ensure that the library environment is maintained in a neat and orderly fashion

Physical requirements of this position include the ability to:

• Operate computer equipment and keyboards with ease
• Handle 24 lb. cases of paper, sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Stoop and reach in a confined area
• Wheel a cart of books weighing up to 125 lbs.

EOE employer. Position open until filled.

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent (current HS student applicants will be considered);
• A broad knowledge of libraries and basic understanding of library procedures;
• Current child abuse clearance, current PA background clearance, and current Federal background clearance (must be provided by the applicant)