Library Assistant- Adult Services
About The Position
Loudoun County Public Library (LCPL) builds community by promoting the joy of reading and learning. Serving as the civic center of the community, LCPL provides free and equal access to a full variety of library resources and innovative technologies to enhance the quality of life and meet the informational, educational, and cultural interests of the entire community. Loudoun County Public Library (LCPL) is seeking to fill a part-time Adult Services Library Assistant position at Sterling Library. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, service-minded, community-oriented, and a collaborative life-long learner who embraces the public library's primary role of promoting the joy of reading and learning in the community. As members of an enthusiastic team, Library Assistants provide direct customer service in reference, reader's advisory, programming and circulation functions, as well as assist customers of all ages in the use of library resources and technologies. Adult Services Library Assistants plan and lead programs for primarily adult audiences and conduct outreach to create partnerships with community organizations. The successful candidate will be a passionate, creative team player with excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills. Must possess strong multi-tasking, organizational and technology skills. All staff work in a collaborative environment with other staff to complete daily tasks, conduct programs and coordinate outreach. LCPL provides services seven (7) days a week including Friday and Saturday evenings. Work schedules vary and include weekends, evenings and holidays. Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Two (2) years prior experience providing direct customer service to the public.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Strong multi-tasking, organizational and technology skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Office products
- Enthusiastic, service-minded, community-oriented, and a collaborative life-long learner.
- Passionate, creative team player.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct customer service in reference, reader's advisory, programming and circulation functions.
- Assist customers of all ages in the use of library resources and technologies.
- Plan and lead programs for primarily adult audiences.
- Conduct outreach to create partnerships with community organizations.
- Work in a collaborative environment with other staff to complete daily tasks, conduct programs and coordinate outreach.
Benefits
- Language stipend for individuals who pass a language proficiency test.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
