Flexible On-Call Library Assistant Substitute

Great River Regional Library; Melrose (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Great River Regional Library is seeking an Library Assistant Substitute to provide friendly, welcoming service and assist patrons with library needs. This on-call role offers flexibility to pick up part-time shifts across multiple branches, including Melrose.

Minimum availability 8 hours per pay period. Responsibilities include helping patrons borrow materials, registering library cards, processing payments, guiding users to resources, and assisting with computers and technology.

Qualifications

• 1 year of postsecondary education or equivalent.
• Library or customer service experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and cross-cultural communication.

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

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Tech assistance

Information gathering

Calm under pressure

Education

1 year of postsecondary education or equivalent

Job description

Great River Regional Library is seeking an Library Assistant Substitute to provide friendly, welcoming service and assist patrons with library needs. This on-call role offers flexibility to pick up part-time shifts across multiple branches, including Melrose.

Minimum availability 8 hours per pay period. Responsibilities include helping patrons borrow materials, registering library cards, processing payments, guiding users to resources, and assisting with computers and technology.