Library Assistant — Part-Time, Customer-Focused & Team‑Oriented

York-County-Library-System; York (York County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

York County Library System is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to help a diverse community use library resources. You will assist in person, by phone or email with materials, digital media, databases, and online tools, supporting day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities include check in/out, shelving, updating member records, helping patrons locate items, and guiding use of eBooks, OPACs, and public computers. The role requires teamwork, reliability and good communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college experience preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Comfort using computers and research-related duties.

Responsibilities

• Check in/out library materials using the ILS.
• Provide direct customer service in person, email, and phone.
• Create and update member records.
• Shelve materials and ensure proper shelving.
• Assist members with locating materials and with eBooks and OPACs.
• Assist with public computer use and answer related questions.
• Perform opening/closing procedures and keep desk area neat.
• Enforce library policies and complete incident reports.
• Supervise volunteers with guidance from Library Supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

College experience preferred

Tools

ILS database

OPACs

Job description

York County Library System is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to help a diverse community use library resources. You will assist in person, by phone or email with materials, digital media, databases, and online tools, supporting day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities include check in/out, shelving, updating member records, helping patrons locate items, and guiding use of eBooks, OPACs, and public computers. The role requires teamwork, reliability and good communication.