The Circulation Desk Library Assistant is responsible for all circulation desk services plus help patrons locate materials, process library holds, troubleshoot patron issues and concerns, and assist them with public computers, printers, and copier. Duties also include (but not limited to) shelving materials, straightening shelves, providing information on and registrations for programs, setting up or break-down for programs, repair books, maintain public bulletin board, assist with Board of Trustees meeting preparations, open and close library. Responsible for accurate record keeping of the book ordering process.
Candidates must be pleasant, able to shelve items in alphanumeric order, bend, kneel, and stretch, sit for extended periods of time. Proficient with computers (especially Excel), strong customer service and communications skills. Follow directions, have excellent teamwork skills, discrete, work independently, attentive to detail, flexible, reliable, punctual, and proactive. Candidates must be legally permitted to work in the United States, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. All work on-site. Familiarity with Leap or another ILS and prior library experience are pluses.
Library Assistant will work about 22 hours/week and an occasional Saturday. Possibility exists for additional hours. No benefits.
To apply: Email a brief cover letter, resume and three references to director [at] whippanong.org with Library Assistant Position in the subject line. No phone calls or faxes.