Library Associate I, Part-Time

The Library Associate I works in a public service environment, supporting the daily operations of the library by providing friendly, helpful service to customers and assisting with basic library tasks. Upholding the principles of librarianship, including intellectual freedom, confidentiality, and professional ethics, the Library Associate I brings enthusiasm for learning, curiosity, and the library's role as an inclusive and vibrant community space.

What You Will Do

A typical day may include providing friendly, proactive customer service, assisting customers with circulation activities, library card accounts, and general inquiries, and explaining library policies, procedures, and codes of conduct to customers.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This job may be a good fit for you if you have a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of popular literature, books, authors, and current digital resources, and the ability to learn and apply standard library procedures, methods, and techniques quickly through training and orientation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of popular literature, books, authors, and current digital resources
• Ability to learn and apply standard library procedures, methods, and techniques quickly through training and orientation
• Ability to provide accurate information to customers
• Ability to provide enthusiastic, responsive, and customer-focused service
• Ability to communicate effectively and to build strong interpersonal relationships with staff and volunteers
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office applications, and internet navigation
• Ability to work both independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with the team while supporting daily library operations
• Understanding of job responsibilities and the ability to appropriately refer customers to trained library staff when needed
• Ability to work a required and flexible schedule as needed
• Must successfully pass a background investigation

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience
• Paid Personal Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Exceptional training and support
• Employee discounts
• Free Parking