Library Assistant (Part-Time)

Kodiak; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a part-time Library Assistant in the Kodiak Public Library Department. The role involves paraprofessional and clerical library work, assisting patrons, managing circulation, and supporting library programs.

This position reflects positively on the City and Department and is scheduled to work 15 hours per week. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with 2–3 years of library and customer service experience, or equivalent education and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2–3 years library and customer service experience.
• Experience performing paraprofessional and clerical library tasks.
• Ability to assist patrons in locating materials and resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons in locating educational, recreational materials and related research.
• Manage the circulation of materials and access to information resources.
• Maintain order, security and physical condition of the collection and library equipment.
• Assist with preparation of educational materials for Library program offerings.

Skills

Patron assistance

Customer service

Paraprofessional library work

Circulation management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a part-time Library Assistant in the Kodiak Public Library Department. The Department is looking for an experienced team player who has the desire to be part of a progressive community library working hard to serve the needs of our community.

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing paraprofessional and clerical library work in support of an assigned library area that could include and are not limited to: assisting patrons in locating educational, professional, recreational materials and related research; managing the circulation of materials; managing access to information resources by maintaining the order, security and physical condition of the collection and library equipment; and assisting with the preparation of educational materials for Library program offerings. Individual must perform these duties with a high degree of accuracy and initiative.

The Library Assistant must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.

This position is scheduled to work 15 hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED), and two to three years of general library experience and customer service experience; or equivalent education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

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