Library Assistant, Patron Services & Shelving

City of Siloam Springs Human Resources; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Siloam Springs Public Library is seeking a dependable paraprofessional to perform a wide range of library-support duties. The role includes greeting patrons, shelving and organizing materials, handling circulation, and helping with programs and displays.

You will assist with processing materials, patron registrations, and basic computer tasks while maintaining a welcoming environment. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adaptability to library needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and one year of related experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system and ability to use current technology.
• Experience with library furniture and equipment such as photocopiers and fax machines, and basic computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Greets and assists patrons in a courteous manner.
• Shelves books, shelf reads and organizes library materials.
• Circulation of library materials.
• Helps process materials added to library collection.
• Assists with bulletin boards, displays and library programs.
• Attends meetings and workshops related to library services.
• Processes registration of new patrons.
• Open and close the library as shift requires.
• Assist patrons with using computer office programs, graphic programs, and Internet.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Verbal and written communication

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Library automation system

Graphic software

Microsoft Office

Multi-line telephone system

Copy/Fax machines

Key calculator

Job description

City of Siloam Springs Public Library is seeking a dependable paraprofessional to perform a wide range of library-support duties. The role includes greeting patrons, shelving and organizing materials, handling circulation, and helping with programs and displays.

You will assist with processing materials, patron registrations, and basic computer tasks while maintaining a welcoming environment. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adaptability to library needs.