Library Assistant

Park County Library•Cody, WY

10d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The Park County Library Assistant will work under the direction of the Branch Librarian or assigned Supervisor for assigned branch library. This position will work throughout the library covering circulation duties, assisting with programming, outreach, maintaining displays, processing materials, and assisting technical services and administration. This is a multi-faceted position where customer service is key. The ability to communicate, follow directions, assist patrons with overall library questions and assist with various library duties and tasks is required.

Requirements

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to effectively present information to other employees of the organization and the public.
Mathematical skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Reasoning ability including ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.
High School Diploma or equivalent in education.

Nice To Haves

College preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides basic library functions, including circulation, programs, outreach and customer service.
Administers library cards and handling patron account issues.
Provides quality customer service.
Answers telephones.
Utilizes library software and assisting patrons with computer and printing needs.
Performs all opening and closing procedures.
Assists with library displays and maintaining overall appearance of library.
Completes shelving, shelf reading, and discharging of library materials.
Empties book drops and handling materials from other libraries.
Handles meeting room reservations and overseeing the set-up and check out of rooms.
Assists in all library tasks and operations as assigned.
Assists with programs and outreach.
Works with minimal instruction alone or as part of a team.
Assists with social media.
Assists with mending and maintenance of library materials.
Demonstrates flexibility in duties and ability to multi-task.
Is an energetic, motivated, and creative personality with a strong service orientation.
Deals tactfully and courteously with all ages of people in a public service context and with all staff members.
Works Saturday and evening hours as required.
Any other duties as assigned.