Library Assistant

Qualifications

High School Graduate or GED

Excellent internal and external customer service skills

Experience operating a computer, including Microsoft Office

Ability to alphabetize

Ability to maneuver among high and low shelves

Ability to work a flexible schedule in include weekdays, evenings, and weekends

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, push heavy carts, lift up to 40 lbs and maneuver among high and low shelves

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Previous library experience

Responsibilities

Sorts books into categories; shelves library materials; reads shelves; maintains appearance of book shelves; assists clerical staff as needed with processing books, taping spine labels, making copies, etc.; assists with programs; staffs service areas as needed; helps set-up meeting rooms; maintains appearance of area, keeping it neat and organized; customer service : assists patrons with material selection; answers reader's advisory questions; assists patrons with Internet searches and electronic databases; processes materials; assists with programs; prepares and processes book holds, intra-library loans and inter-library loans; other duties as assigned.