Community Library Assistant: Tech Help & Welcoming Service

Great River Regional Library; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Great River Regional Library seeks a Library Assistant to provide friendly, welcoming service and help patrons use the library. The role includes assisting with borrowing, registering library cards, handling payments, guiding patrons to resources and information, and supporting displays and programs that engage diverse community interests.

Responsibilities also cover keeping materials available and refreshed, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment, and helping patrons with library computers and

Qualifications

• 1 year of post secondary education or equivalent.
• Library or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Help patrons borrow library materials.
• Register patrons for library cards.
• Take payments from patrons.
• Help patrons find the library resources they need.
• Provide trusted and reliable information to patrons.
• Create displays and conduct programs that reach diverse patron interests.
• Keep library materials available and refreshed for patron use.
• Ensure the library is safe and welcoming by managing the public areas.
• Assist the public in the use of library computers, printers and with other technology needs.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patron information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Customer service

Technology assistance

Education

1 year of post secondary education

Library or customer service experience

Job description

Great River Regional Library seeks a Library Assistant to provide friendly, welcoming service and help patrons use the library. The role includes assisting with borrowing, registering library cards, handling payments, guiding patrons to resources and information, and supporting displays and programs that engage diverse community interests.

Responsibilities also cover keeping materials available and refreshed, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment, and helping patrons with library computers and