Central Library Assistant I PT-Application Deadline 10/20/2026 at 4:30p

Calcasieu Parish Public Library (company page); Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

CALCASIEU PARISH PUBLIC LIBRARY in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Library Assistant I to support Circulation Services on a part-time basis. The role involves routine circulation tasks, processing materials, and assisting patrons while maintaining a welcoming environment.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, familiarity with library operations, and strong communication skills to provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of library principles, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in a library setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine library tasks including processing materials and circulation transactions.
• Assist patrons and provide friendly customer service.
• Maintain branch orderliness and appearance.
• Handle check-in/check-out and fines when applicable.
• Support branch programming as needed.

Skills

Oral and written instructions

Communication

Public relations

Email tasks

Library technologies

Procedural compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Library software

Library hardware

Job description

Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana

Department: Circulation Services

Employment Type: Part time

Minimum Experience: Entry-level

Compensation: $12.19/hour

Library: CALCASIEU PARISH PUBLIC LIBRARY

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: LIBRARY ASSISTANT I DIVISION: BRANCH SERVICES

CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT APPROVED BY: HUMAN RESOURCES

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

POSITION REPORTS TO: DEPARTMENT HEAD OR BRANCH MANAGER

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: NONE

POSITION PURPOSE

Performs a variety of routine library tasks including processing library materials, circulation transactions, assisting patrons and other related duties.

Essential Functions And Basic Duties

• Assumes responsibility for effective circulation services.
• Discharges and sorts returned materials.
• Efficiently and accurately shelves materials.
• Empties book drop.
• Reads assigned shelves.
• Processes magazines and newspapers.
• Receives and processes in-transit items for holds and shelving. Receives donated materials.
• Resolves issues with materials, including collection withdrawals and A/V errors.
• Assumes responsibility for effective branch services.
• Provides friendly and efficient customer service.
• May perform circulation transactions, including charging and discharging materials, registering new patrons, renewing materials, and collecting fines and fees.
• Handles patron complaints and concerns.
• May assist with branch programming.
• Creates a welcoming environment with frequent attention to branch orderliness and appearance.
• Assumes responsibility for engaging in learning and development activities.
• Continuously improves job skills through participation in various learning and training opportunities.
• Stays knowledgeable and informed about library services, resources, activities, policies and procedures.
• Takes initiative to learn and develop technology skills.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining professional working relationships and effective communication with Library staff and patrons.
• Promotes the Library’s Core Values (Service, Community, Respect, Adaptability, Ethics & Integrity, and Teamwork) by modeling these values in all daily activities.
• Works efficiently both individually and with a team to support the library’s mission and core values.
• Communicates effectively using a variety of methods.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with others to achieve common goals.
• Provides information and assistance as requested.
• Responds promptly and courteously to staff and patrons.
• Informs management of any significant areas of concern.
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensures library areas are clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• Appropriate level of work output and efficiency is maintained. Tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Tasks are performed accurately and in accordance with library policies and procedures.
• Positive and professional communication and interaction with staff and patrons is maintained.
• Patron service requests are addressed appropriately and promptly.
• Learning and development activities are completed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: High School Diploma or equivalent.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of library principles, policies, and procedures.

Knowledge of classification methods.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Previous experience in a library setting desired.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and cooperate with others.
• Good public relations and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform basic email tasks.
• Ability to utilize a variety of library technologies, software and hardware.
• Ability to follow detailed, established procedures to maintain order.

Physical Activities And Requirements Of This Position

Positions in this class typically require: walking, standing, sitting, bending, stretching, reaching, stooping, twisting, climbing, kneeling, lifting, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Ability to lift 25 pounds and push a cart of 50 pounds. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Incumbents may be subject to travel.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as in a typical office).

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.