Library Assistant Position Available In Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Library Assistant Manheim Community Library 544 N Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA 17545 Job Description Library Assistants staff the circulation desk to check out books and other resources to visitors and process fine payments. They keep book stacks organized by shelving books according to the Dewey Decimal System, making note of missing and damaged books and setting aside reserved books for library patrons. Library Assistants provide clerical support for library staff and customer service to patrons Classification Part-Time, Nonexempt Immediate Supervisor Circulation Coordinator Duties Working at the library circulation desk checking items in and out, collecting payments, placing holds, and issuing library cards. Shelving library materials and read shelves to promote proper placement of materials. Dealing with the public in a courteous, friendly, and informative manner both in person and on the telephone; exercising judgment in interpreting library policies and procedures to the public. Checks library email daily to maintain currency in library news, announcements, programs, and initiatives. Keep work area clean, handles minor cleanups, and reports building or maintenance issues to the Circulation Coordinator. Report significant issues to Circulation Coordinator/management. Handle patron grievances and report those to Circulation Coordinator/management. Performs other duties as requested. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must enjoy working with the public. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills Detail-oriented Comfortable learning new technologies. Capable of instructing patrons in use of technology. Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment within general policy guidelines. Reliable in meeting established work schedule. Knowledge of social media sites. Qualifications High school graduate; some college preferred. Customer service experience required, library experience preferred. Physical ability to regularly lift library materials weighing up to 40 pounds, to push fully loaded carts of library materials, and to bend and reach shelves. Flexibility to changing situations and to varied work schedule is subject to change as deemed necessary to meet library operating needs. Satisfactory Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Fingerprinting.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$13.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person