Library Aide - Public Services

About the position

The Library Aide - Public Services position at the Auburn Public Library is a temporary part-time role focused on supporting the Public Services division. The aide will assist with various clerical tasks, provide directional assistance to patrons, and help maintain library services, ensuring a positive experience for library users.

Responsibilities

• Assists with a variety of clerical tasks, including those associated with Interlibrary Loan and Borrow by Mail services.
• Assists with inventory of patron holds and general holds maintenance.
• Assists Library Assistants at public service points, as needed.
• Provides directional assistance to patrons in the library's public areas.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the procedures and policies of the Auburn Public Library.
• Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal classification system.
• Knowledge of the organization of library collections.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Skill in the use of small office equipment, including calculators, copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.