Library Assistant I - Circulation & Customer Service

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

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.