Library Associate - Youth Services

SEASONAL POSITION: 06/03/2024 - 07/26/2024
Work Schedule: Monday Thru Friday 9AM-2PM (Some Saturdays)
SALARY: HOURLY $17.37
Application Deadline: May 8th end of business day

DESCRIPTION:

The Patrick Heath Public Library is looking for a person who is friendly, passionate about providing excellent customer service, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. If you are interested in working with youth and families as part of a fun and talented team, then this may be the job for you!

The PHPL is a modern library offering innovative, customer-focused services with a warm, small-town feel. In a casual and collaborative environment, library staff strives to successfully fulfill the needs of customers with respect and integrity. We are a cohesive team of engaging people who work together to provide excellent customer experiences. In addition to lending physical and digital items, the library offers access to the Internet, technology, study spaces as well as meeting rooms, programs and seminars for all ages, notary and proctoring services, local and family history archives and research, Spanish-language materials and so much more.

Your day-to-day tasks would include providing library services to patrons in the youth services department, the most heavily used department in the library. Work involves responsibility for routine circulation, shelf maintenance and clerical functions using automated system. Duties include locating and checking materials in and out, providing information and technology assistance, shelving library materials, and assisting with special projects. Also required to make independent decisions as dictated by library policies.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Motivated with a positive can-do attitude
• Adaptable
• Proficient in using technology
• Efficient and well organized
• Excellent communicator who works well with others
• Customer-service oriented
• Team player
• Eager to learn and take ownership of duties
• Able to work some Saturdays.