Library Assistant

is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Requisition# 04380 Title Library Assistant- PT Department Chester County Library Location 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA 19341 The Part-Time Library Assistant at the John W. Jacobs Technology Center (JTC) provides direct customer service at the main JTC and the Makerspace desks. Key duties at the JTC main desk include assisting the public and library staff in the use of computers, scanners, and printers. Key duties at the Makerspace desk include offering Makerspace equipment training, assisting customers with their maker projects, conducting Makerspace and/or STEM related workshops, and programs. Additionally, the person in this position ensures that JTC computers, scanners, printers, and Makerspace equipment are in good working order, sets up the laptops and projector for public/library classes and programs, assists the usage of the projector and laptops, schedules library programs and workshops, proctors online exams, checks STEM Kits in and out of the library and performs other duties, tasks and special projects, as required. This position requires excellent organizational and oral communications skills, flexibility, a genuine enjoyment of working with the public, a commitment to public service, and the ability to handle stressful situations. This position also requires the ability to demonstrate current PC proficiency including internet, email, and Microsoft Office skills. The person in this position must possess a strong computer troubleshooting skill set. High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), some college required. Previous customer service experience preferred. All library positions require the following criminal background and child abuse clearances: Report of criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP); Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services (Child Abuse); and Fingerprint based federal criminal history submitted through the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent (FBI).

Position Type :

Part-Time Salary Information :

$16.37 per hour

Shift:

Hours will vary including nights and weekends

Weekly Hours:

12

Deadline:

Applications will be accepted until position is filled To apply go to www.chesco.org and click on Employment.