Library Assistant

Job Posting:

Library Assistant (part-time), Circulation Desk Avon Grove Library has an opening for a part-time Library Assistant working in the circulation department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing circulation procedures to ensure excellent customer service and a smooth, accurate flow of library materials to patrons. The position also includes following library policies and maintaining the public service image of the library.

Salary range:

$12.34 per hour. Specific hours needed : 3-8pm Thursdays, & one Saturday a month. Ability to provide additional shift coverage as needed to cover vacations etc is desirable.

Responsibilities:

Provide front line customer service; create new accounts and update existing ones; process fees and fines; handle general account issues, complaints, and delinquent accounts; process returned and circulating library materials; give occasional assistance with library resources, including copier & scanner. May help with special projects and perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

Excellent organizational and verbal communications skills, flexibility, commitment to public service, and the ability to handle stressful situations are needed. Candidates should exhibit the ability to master basic and specialized online circulation functions, and should demonstrate proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Previous customer service, teaching, and/or retail experience is preferred. Should be able to handle, lift, and move library materials weighing up to 25 lbs.; stand/move at a computer terminal for up to 4 hours; wheel book trucks weighing up to 125 lbs.; and stand, sit, walk, stoop, or reach within a confined area. All library positions require the following clearances: Report of criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police Child Abuse History Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services Fingerprint-based federal criminal history submitted through the FBI Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply send a resume, cover letter, and three references to David Payne, Library Director (dpayne@ccls.org) or at Avon Grove Library, 117 Rosehill Avenue, West Grove, PA 19390. Avon Grove Library is a member of the Chester County Library System & an Equal Opportunity Employer