Library Assistant (JN26-84LB)

Town of Collierville; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Limited benefits package

Job summary

The Town of Collierville is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to join the Collierville Burch Library and help keep materials organized and accessible for patrons and staff.

Responsibilities include sorting and shelving items, processing returns through the library's automated system, and assisting with routine maintenance of collections. Evening and weekend hours are required; benefits include a pension plan and employee assistance program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in office management, office administration, customer service, or record management.

Responsibilities

• Sort, shelve and re-shelve library materials in proper alpha/numeric order.
• Process returned materials through the library's automated system.
• Maintain appearance and accessibility of stacks and newspaper sections.
• Repair and preserve library materials through basic book maintenance.
• Support efforts to improve circulation and organization.

Skills

Customer service

Office administration

Record management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Library automation system

Job description

The Town of Collierville is hiring for a part-time Library Assistant to join our team at the Collierville Burch Library! If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, look no further!

About The Town

The Town of Collierville has all the amenities and services of a large metropolitan area successfully blended with historic charm and character. Through many years of visionary planning, Collierville has grown to be known as one of the most desirable communities in the nation to live, work, and learn. Because of this, we are very careful in selecting exceptional individuals to become part of our team.

What’s The Role?

Working as a Library Assistant, you can expect to play a key role in maintaining an organized, welcoming, and efficient library environment for patrons and staff alike. Responsibilities include ensuring the accurate placement and organization of library materials by sorting, shelving, and re-shelving items in proper alpha/numeric order, as well as processing returned materials through the library’s automated system. In this role, you will help maintain the appearance and accessibility of library collections, including stack areas and newspaper sections, while supporting efforts to improve circulation and organization through new ideas and methods. Additional duties include repairing and preserving library materials through basic book maintenance to help keep the collection in excellent condition for community use. This position will work approximately 16 hours per week including some evenings and/or weekend work. This position also receives a limited benefits package including a pension plan, employee assistance program, and more!

Here is what you need to be considered for the position of Library Assistant:

High school diploma or GED

One (1) year of previous experience/training in office management, office administration, customer service, record management, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.