Bilingual Library Services & Programs Associate

Jackson County Library District; White City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County Library District in White City, OR is seeking a Library Associate to provide front-line service at the Circulation desk and support various library functions. The role emphasizes excellent customer service and efficient handling of materials and patron accounts.

Responsibilities include registering patrons, processing materials, assisting with holds, fines, and basic tech help. The position offers opportunities to support programs and outreach for all ages, subject to staffing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of library experience is preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service by welcoming and registering patrons, issuing library cards, checking in and out materials, and managing patron accounts.
• Processes all incoming and returned materials in all formats performing inspection, check in, holds/requests fulfillment, status update, branch transfers, or security measures as needed and necessary for expedient delivery of materials.
• Performs daily and/or monthly hold routines to gather, maintain, organize, update, and/or transfer materials for customer holds pickup.
• Accepts and processes fines, fees, or other payments.
• Assists patrons with locating materials using computers or explaining procedures (checking out, logging onto the Internet, making copies, etc.)
• May assist branch manager with library programming and outreach for all ages.
• May plan, prepare, and execute storytime programs.
• May assist and/or plan and implement programs for all ages, including for Spark Space.
• Provides information regarding programs, events, conference rooms, etc.
• Shelves library materials, as needed.
• Addresses or escalates patron conduct or safety issues to appropriate management.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Jackson County Library District in White City, OR is seeking a Library Associate to provide front-line service at the Circulation desk and support various library functions. The role emphasizes excellent customer service and efficient handling of materials and patron accounts.

Responsibilities include registering patrons, processing materials, assisting with holds, fines, and basic tech help. The position offers opportunities to support programs and outreach for all ages, subject to staffing