Temporary Library Assistant

The Bethlehem Area Public Library has several openings for Temporary Library Assistants for summer 2026. Each position is listed below. Pay is $10 per hour. PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal, and FBI Fingerprint clearances are required. Full job description is below.

• 9 hours per week at our Coolidge location (2740 Fifth St., Bethlehem, PA)
• from June 1st
• July 31st, T-Th 3 hours per day (specific hours flexible)
• 24 hours per week at our South Side Branch (400 Webster St. Bethlehem, PA)
• from June 1st
• July 31st, M-Th 10am-4pm
• 29 hours per week in the Youth Services Department at our Main library (11 W. Church St. Bethlehem, PA)
• from June 1st
• July 31st, some evenings and every other Saturday required
• 29 hours per week in the Youth Services Department at our Main library (11 W. Church St. Bethlehem, PA)
• from June 1st
• July 31st, some evenings and every other Saturday required

BETHLEHEM AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY I. POSITION A.

Title:

Temporary Library Assistant B.

Location:

Main, South Side, and/or Coolidge C.

Department:

Circulation, Youth Services, and/or South Side D.

Supervisor:

Head of Circulation, Head of Youth Services, Branch Manager, and/or Head of Outreach

II. QUALIFICATIONS A.

Ability to work cooperatively and tactfully with patrons and staff B. Flexibility C. Ability to handle the physical requirements of the job (lifting, bending, reaching, stooping, standing) D. Ability to make efficient use of time E. Must maintain a professional appearance on the job F. Must be at least 16 years of age

III. JOB SUMMARY A

Temporary Library Assistant is responsible for returning library material to its proper shelf location, inspecting materials for damage and cleaning as needed before shelving, monitoring new books, and assisting with various tasks of the library.

IV. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A.

Shelving library materials B. Checking library materials in and out C. Keeping shelves in orderly condition and shelf-reading for accuracy of items on the shelf D. Being alert to notice items that may have damage or missing pieces upon return, then informing proper Circulation staff member of that condition E. Assisting patrons F. Rotating new books on and off the new book shelf and rotating seasonal books from storage G. Creating displays of titles, as needed H. Researching craft and/or program component ideas I. Making craft samples and preparing pieces for projects/programs J. Occasionally assisting program presenters K. Assisting with changing status of materials in database, as needed L. Other duties, as assigned

Job Types:

Part-time, Temporary Pay:

$10.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person