LIBRARY ASSISTANT - Part time

Catoosa County; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Catoosa County Library is seeking a friendly front desk Assistant to help patrons with services, checkouts, renewals, and fines. You will assist with library computers and electronic resources, shelve materials, and support special programs.

Candidate should have a high school diploma, clerical or library experience preferred, and strong communication and interpersonal skills to assist patrons and collaborate with staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year clerical or library-related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of library programs and services.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to operate office equipment (calculator, copier, fax).

Responsibilities

• Provide patron services at the front desk, assist with applications, checkouts, renewals, and fines.
• Answer phones, provide information, and forward messages.
• Assist patrons with library computers and electronic resources.
• Shelf materials and read shelves to ensure correct placement.
• Assist with special library events and programs.
• Open and close the library as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patron services

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Records management

Office equipment operation

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Library software

Job description

Job Summary: This position assists with assigned functions of the Catoosa County Library.

• Provides patron services at the front desk; assists patrons with applications, checking materials in and out, renewing materials, collecting overdue fines, and other tasks as needed
• Answers telephone; provides information and assistance; takes and forwards messages
• Assists patrons with library computers and other electronic resources
• Shelves library materials; reads shelves to determine proper shelving
• Assists with special library events and programs
• Opens and closes library as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One year clerical or library related experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of library programs and services
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
• Knowledge of patron services principles and practices
• Skill in providing services to patrons
• Skill in maintaining files and records
• Skill in operating such office equipment as a calculator, copier, and facsimile machine
• Skill in interpersonal relations
• Skill in oral and written communication

Catoosa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer