Library Assistant Job Posting (part-time)
Brodhead Memorial Public Library
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Brodhead Memorial Public Library is seeking a friendly, and creative individual with strong interests in quality customer service to join our team as a Library Assistant. This part time position averages 8-12 hours a week, preferably Monday morning 9am-2PM and Thursdays evenings from 2PM-7PM. Starting salary is $12 an hour. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to sbisbee [at] brodheadlibrary.org (sbisbee[at]brodheadlibrary[dot]org). The position will remain open until filled.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Aids in general library duties.
- Provides customer service.
- Working the circulation desk.
- Create occasion book displays.
- Assists patrons in materials selection and location.
- Shelves books and shelf-reads collections as needed.
- Assists patrons with online access catalog and computers.
- Processes interlibrary loan materials.
- Processes and prepares materials for check-out as needed.
- Assists with programming as needed.
- Assists with opening and closing procedures.
- Ability to participate in relevant online webinars.
- Performs all other duties, as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Knowledge of the use of standard office equipment, including computers and computer software.
- Skills in oral and written communication.
- Skill in research and use of library resources.
- Ability to work effectively with library staff and patrons
EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma or high school equivalency.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work is mostly performed in an office setting; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and other office equipment.
- The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift or move up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.