Library Assistant

City of Goldsboro•South Park Township, PA

2d•$18 - $23

About The Position

The Library Assistant works with the Senior Librarian to ensure comprehensive coverage and maintenance of the Children’s Room and performs story time programs for preschool-aged children and their caregivers. The role also supports general library services, circulation, programming, collection organization, and communication with patrons. Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of full-time experience working in a modern library, including direct customer service experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training.
Knowledge of library administration, organization, and operation.
Knowledge of library reference computers.
Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System for shelving and locating books.
Skill using computers and various software programs.
Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with organizations, schools, and the general public.
Skill working with adults and children.
Ability to read reports, memoranda, periodicals, and journals.
Ability to fill out forms and take messages.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including tallying patrons, making change, and calculating fines.
Ability to respond to requests for information.
Valid Class C Texas driver’s license.
Ability to meet the physical demands of standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, and using vision, hearing, speech, and foot controls.

Nice To Haves

Library circulation or reference experience.

Responsibilities

Respond to information and reader’s advisory requests; help patrons of all ages select and locate materials; and instruct the public in using library resources and computers.
Assist patrons at circulation desks with checking out books, collecting payments, creating library accounts, and submitting hold requests.
Assist the Children’s Services Librarian in creating, developing, promoting, and implementing programs for children, families, and teens.
Decorate the Children’s Room and create monthly displays.
Maintain the organization and cleanliness of materials in the Children’s Room and Teen areas.
Prepare and perform in-person and virtual story time programs for preschool-aged children and their caregivers as needed.
Assist patrons by phone, email, and text.
Create a monthly calendar of events and update the website calendar.
Organize books on book carts and shelve them as needed.
Work weekdays, evenings, and weekends as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned.