Library Assistant — Friendly Service & Tech Help

Great River Regional Library; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Great River Regional Library is seeking a Library Assistant to provide friendly, welcoming service and help patrons use the library. This 30-hour weekly position emphasizes customer service and assisting with computers and devices.

Duties include helping patrons borrow materials, registering cards, taking payments, creating displays, keeping materials refreshed, and maintaining a safe, inclusive public space.

Qualifications

• 1 year of post secondary education or equivalent.
• Library or customer service experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including building relationships across cultures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with frequent interruptions.
• Strong organizational skills.

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

Multitasking

Organization

Technology assistance

Research skills

Emergency response

Inclusive service

Education

Post secondary education

Library/customer service experience

Job description

Great River Regional Library is seeking a Library Assistant to provide friendly, welcoming service and help patrons use the library. This 30-hour weekly position emphasizes customer service and assisting with computers and devices.

Duties include helping patrons borrow materials, registering cards, taking payments, creating displays, keeping materials refreshed, and maintaining a safe, inclusive public space.