Library Associate

About the position

Kenton County Public Library is seeking to hire a part-time Library Associate to answer patrons' questions and assist them with basic circulation, reference, and readers advisory all while providing excellent customer service. This position offers $13.00/hr plus our part-time staff accrues sick, vacation, personal, and some holiday time. We also provide tuition assistance to all of our employees. If this sounds like the opportunity that you've been looking for, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Answer patrons' questions and assist them with basic circulation, reference, and readers advisory.
• Provide excellent customer service to all patrons.
• Assist patrons with information requests, resource usage, and locating materials.
• Process library card applications and inform new cardholders of library benefits and services.
• Interact with patrons of all ages, ensuring they feel welcome.
• Take charge of challenging opportunities as they arise.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with the public.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to bend, kneel, and reach to retrieve library materials.
• Ability to carry items weighing 20-30 lbs and push book trucks or bins weighing 100 lbs.

Nice-to-haves

• A bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• $13.00/hr pay rate.
• Accrual of sick, vacation, personal, and some holiday time.
• Tuition assistance for all employees.