Part-time Library Assistant

Cooke County Texas • Gainesville, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Cooke County Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant. This position requires basic knowledge of how a library works. Duties include assisting at the circulation desk, shelving of materials in all collections, and handling money in basic transactions for fees, fines, printing and copying. Circulation desk duties include such responsibilities as assisting patrons getting a library card, checking out materials to patrons, making photocopies, answering basic questions on the library collection, hours, public access computers, weekly story hour, etc.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of how a library works
• Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office and knowledge of Internet
• Excellent customer service skills
• Data entry skills
• Accurate money handling skills
• Reception skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate professionally with the public

Responsibilities

• Assisting at the circulation desk
• Shelving of materials in all collections
• Handling money in basic transactions for fees, fines, printing and copying
• Assisting patrons getting a library card
• Checking out materials to patrons
• Making photocopies
• Answering basic questions on the library collection, hours, public access computers, weekly story hour, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed