Library Assistant

Worksourceheartofgeorgia; Swainsboro (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Statesboro Regional Public Libraries is seeking a Library Assistant to support patrons at the service desks, shelve materials, and assist with computer access.

This role provides secretarial support to library management, helps plan programming, and participates in building upkeep and reporting. Nights and Saturdays may be required. A high school diploma and the ability to pass a background check are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check required and must meet employer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Works at service desks to provide patron services and support
• Shelves materials and keeps collection in order
• Provides computer assistance to patrons
• Assists with the coordination and planning of library programming
• Assists with publicity and promotion of Library and its services
• Assists in the operation and maintenance of the library building
• Provides secretarial support to library management
• Prepares reports or other statistics
• Attends staff development workshops
• Completes other duties as assigned

Skills

Public interaction

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Diplomacy

Scheduling flexibility

Policy interpretation

Customer service

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

The Library Assistant is responsible for a variety of tasks in providing services to the library’s patrons. This position assists library management in the day-to-day operation of the library. The levels of responsibility vary according to each library’s staffing. The Library Assistant is guided by policies formulated by regional and local library boards and administered by the Statesboro Regional Public Libraries.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Works at service desks to provide patron services and support
• Shelves materials and keeps collection in order
• Provides computer assistance to patrons
• Assists with the coordination and planning of library programming
• Assists with publicity and promotion of Library and its services
• Assists in the operation and maintenance of the library building
• Provides secretarial support to library management
• Prepares reports or other statistics
• Attends staff development workshops
• Completes other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

• High school degree or equivalent
• Agree to submit to a background check and have results that meet the expectations of the employer

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill in meeting and working with the public
• Attention to detail; ability to follow direction and complete assignments
• Good computer and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use tact and diplomacy working with the public and coworkers
• Ability to meet the schedule of the job, including nights and Saturdays, where applicable
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply library regulations and policies, with guidance from library management
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory (good/average) or higher rating in annual performance evaluation