Central Library Assistant I PT-Application Deadline 10/20/2026 at 4:30p

Calcasieu Parish Public Library • Lake Charles, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of routine library tasks including processing library materials, circulation transactions, assisting patrons and other related duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of library principles, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of classification methods.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and cooperate with others.
• Good public relations and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform basic email tasks.
• Ability to utilize a variety of library technologies, software and hardware.
• Ability to follow detailed, established procedures to maintain order.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and push a cart of 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a library setting desired.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for effective circulation services, including discharging and sorting returned materials, shelving materials, emptying book drop, reading assigned shelves, processing magazines and newspapers, receiving and processing in-transit items for holds and shelving, receiving donated materials, and resolving issues with materials.
• Assumes responsibility for effective branch services, including providing customer service, performing circulation transactions, handling patron complaints and concerns, assisting with branch programming, and maintaining branch orderliness and appearance.
• Assumes responsibility for engaging in learning and development activities, including improving job skills through training, staying knowledgeable about library services and policies, and developing technology skills.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining professional working relationships and effective communication with Library staff and patrons, promoting the Library’s Core Values, working efficiently individually and with a team, communicating effectively, developing and maintaining relationships, providing information and assistance, responding promptly and courteously, and informing management of concerns.
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned, including ensuring library areas are clean, secure, and well maintained, and completing special projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED