Library Assistant - Public Services (Part-Time)

City Of Siloam; Hico (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Siloam Springs is seeking a paraprofessional to perform a high level of library tasks at the Siloam Springs Public Library. The role includes greeting patrons, shelving, circulation, program support, and basic tech assistance.

The position may involve training volunteers and working with staff to maintain library services, adjust displays, and assist with inventory and repairs. 10-15 hours per week with Tue/Wed 2p-7:15p and most Saturdays 8:30a-4:30p.

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.
• Ability to be organized and work as a team member or independently.
• Basic knowledge of reader interest levels and ability to use current technology.
• Experience with multi-line telephone system; copy machine; fax machine; library automation system; graphic computer programs; Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patrons in a courteous manner.
• Shelves books, shelf reads and organizes library materials.
• Circulation of library materials.
• Assist with bulletin boards, decorative displays and special book displays.
• Assist with library programs and with program coordinators.
• Open and close the library as shift requires.
• Assist patrons with computer office programs, graphic programs, and Internet usage.
• Maintain working knowledge of the online library system.
• Assist with inventory and repairs to library materials.
• Train work-study students and volunteers.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Patron service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year related experience

Tools

Library automation system

Graphic computer programs

Microsoft Office

Copy machine

Fax machine

Multi-line telephone system

Key calculator

Job description

City of Siloam Springs is seeking a paraprofessional to perform a high level of library tasks at the Siloam Springs Public Library. The role includes greeting patrons, shelving, circulation, program support, and basic tech assistance.

The position may involve training volunteers and working with staff to maintain library services, adjust displays, and assist with inventory and repairs. 10-15 hours per week with Tue/Wed 2p-7:15p and most Saturdays 8:30a-4:30p.