Library Assistant II - Stewartsville

Kids for the Future; Bedford (VA); On-site; USD 9,800 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

457 deferred compensation plan

Job summary

Bedford Public Library System in Stewartsville is seeking a Part-Time Library Assistant II to support public service at the Stewartsville Library. You will assist patrons, handle circulation tasks, shelve materials, and help with technology support on a daily basis.

The role requires the ability to work with children and teens, plan and present weekly story times for ages 0-3, lift up to 25 pounds, and use library apps, e-readers, iPads, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Part-Time Library Assistant II – Stewartsville Library requires a background in public service and the ability to work with groups of children and teens.
• Must be able to plan and present a weekly story time for ages 0-3 and assist with other programs as needed.
• Candidates should be comfortable with technology, learn new software, and use MS Office and basic office machines.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with materials and policies at the circulation desk.
• Shelve materials and assist with shelving accuracy and organization.
• Troubleshoot basic technology issues and support library apps, devices, e-readers, and tablets.

Skills

Public service

Group engagement

Story time planning

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Library apps

E-readers

iPads

Laptops

Job description

Bedford County, Virginia - Career Opportunities

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• Location 122 E MAIN ST,Suite 203,Bedford, VA, 24523,United States


• Base Pay $14.61 / Hour


• Job Category Library


• Employee Type Non-Exempt - PT

Description

Part-Time Library Assistant II – Stewartsville Library

The Bedford Public Library System is seeking a friendly, public service-oriented individual to work in the Stewartsville Library. Ability to work with groups of children and teens is required as well as planning and presenting a weekly story time for ages 0-3. Additional programming for various age groups may be assigned. Other duties include a full range of circulation desk procedures, shelving materials, assisting patrons with materials selection, responding to library policy questions, troubleshooting technology, and other duties as assigned. Past library experience is preferred.

The successful candidate will be comfortable with technology in general, able to learn new software, able to use Microsoft Office applications and basic office machines. The candidate should also be familiar with various digital devices and library-related apps, including but not limited to e-readers, iPads, and laptops. The candidate should be able to spend five or more hours daily at a computer screen; stooping, bending, lifting, and reaching, and be able to lift 25-pound bags/boxes of books and materials. Ability to follow written and oral instructions with limited supervision is also required.

Part-time, 13 hours per week including Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and alternating Saturday mornings. Library Assistant II is in pay grade 2 and requires an associate’s degree or higher and starts at $14.61/hr.

• Additional benefits include the opportunity to participate inthe Commonwealth of VA 457 deferred compensation plan

Position open until filled. EOE. The BPLS maintains a safe, drug-free workplace for its employees. A criminal background check, and previous employer references are required as conditions of pre-employment.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. This is not an employment contract and does not alter any employee at-will status.

Bedford County, VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Bedford County is a certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) employer. We are committed to implementing nationally recognized best practices in recruiting, hiring, and retaining highly skilled and dependable Veterans. The V3 Program is an official Commonwealth of Virginia Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§ 2.2-2001.2).