Updated: 2/8/2023
Reports to: Adult Services Manager
Wage: $14.56/hour, based on experience
Schedule: Thursday evenings 4-8 and one Saturday a month from 8:30-3 (roughly 22 hours/month)
Job Summary:
Are you an outgoing and customer service-oriented individual? We are looking for a candidate to provide reference and readers’ advisory to our patrons, maintain and organize our collection daily, assist programmers, check-in and out materials for patrons, monitor room reservations, help with displays, etc.
Excellent candidates will be able to:
· provide exceptional customer service
· learn new technology and teach patrons how to use it
· offer assistance at the adult services and circulation desks as needed
· collaborate as part of a team
· adapt to changes and know when to follow directives or take initiative
· help with library programs and with community outreach programs
· provide assistance in the local history room
Qualifications:
Candidates will need to be 18 years of age and hold a valid Indiana driver’s license. A high school diploma is required (some college preferred), and the candidate must have a minimum of Indiana Librarian Certification LC6 or higher or be willing to obtain the required certification within a specific time frame. Basic computer skills are required and knowledge of Microsoft Office software is a plus. Strong interpersonal skills and additional abilities such as good verbal and written communication, technology, leadership & decision-making, critical thinking & problem solving, and time management are a must. Commits to excellence and is self-motivative and innovative. Must have the ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, lift up to 30 pounds, and push up to 100 pounds.
Reports to: Public Services Manager
Wage: starting rate of $14.56/hour
Work Schedule: Applicant will work 20 hours/week:
Job Summary:
Are you an outgoing and customer service oriented individual? We are looking for a candidate to provide reference and readers’ advisory to our patrons, maintain and organize our collection daily, check-in and out materials for patrons, monitor room reservations, help with displays, and essentially substitute in departments as needed.
Excellent candidates will be able to:
-provide exceptional customer service for all visitors
-maintain current awareness of popular trends, authors, and titles
-effectively use interview skills, databases, and online search tools to assist patrons
-assist at the circulation desk as needed
-work in a fast-paced environment as well as be able to find tasks to work on independently
-collaborate as part of a team
-adapt to changes and know when to follow directives or take initiative
-multitask and prioritize responsibilities
Qualifications: Candidates will need to hold a valid Indiana driver’s license. A high school diploma is required (some college preferred), and the candidate must have a minimum of Indiana Librarian Certification LC6 or higher or be willing to obtain the required certification within a specific time frame. Basic computer skills are required, and knowledge of Microsoft Office software is a plus. Strong interpersonal skills and additional abilities such as good verbal and written communication, technology, leadership & decision-making, critical thinking & problem solving, and time management are a must. Commits to excellence and is self-motivated and innovative. Must have the ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, lift up to 30 pounds, and push/pull up to 100 pounds.
