Springvale Public Library
Job Title: Library Assistant Up to 12 Hours/Week
Summary of Responsibilities: Interacts directly with library users at the circulation, and performs a variety of professional, clerical, and technology tasks.
Immediate Supervisor: Library Director.
Job Qualifications: The candidate will possess sound judgment, initiative, tact, and courtesy and communicates effectively with patrons and staff. Knowledge of library principals, methods, techniques, procedures, and reader interests. Pays attention to detail and has the ability to work as a team with a small staff, changing jobs, and focus to best meet the needs of the patrons. Candidate must feel comfortable brainstorming adult library programming and following through all the steps to make it successful.
College education required or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must be able to work evenings, Fridays, and Saturdays. Scheduled hours are Tuesday 4-7; Fri. 9-1; and every other Sat. 9-2. Hourly wage is $12.00. Benefits include earned vacation, sick, and holiday. Emailed applications will be accepted until the end of the day, November 13, 2020.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintains good relations with the public, staff, and volunteers. Springvale Public Library is the Heart of the Village; our patrons and volunteers are our family. Kindness and approachability are incredibly important to us.
Circulation Desk:
- Greets, assists, and refers to library users according to their needs and performs a wide range of clerical public contact duties.
- Uses library automated circulation system to lend materials to library users including checking materials in and out, processing holds, registering borrowers, collecting fees, informing patrons of the status of their accounts, and conveying information about library policy.
- Opens and closes library building, prepares and counts money, keeps daily records of circulation and activities, answers telephone.
- Instruct patrons needing help on library computers.
- Handles incoming and outgoing mail.
- Assists patrons using library equipment, performing basic maintenance on copiers and computers.
- Handles Interlibrary Loan requests.
Reference and Reader’s Advisory:
- Answers reference questions and conducts research as needed
- Assists patrons in the selection and interpretation of library materials.
Assists with Library Program:
- Helps develop and implement adult library programming
- Conducts education and training of patrons and patron groups.
- Attends workshops, meetings, and conferences as appropriate.
- Performs additional duties as assigned by senior staff
Technology Skills:
- Social Media
- Basic computer troubleshooting
- Google Tools
- Microsoft Office
To apply, please email cover letter, resumé, and three references to Lesley Unger, Library Director, at lunger@springvalelibrary.org
