Library Assistant Specialist - Full Time - Felicity Branch

Clermontlibrary; Ohio; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community-focused library is seeking a Library Assistant Specialist to provide exceptional service to patrons of all ages. This role involves engaging with library users, assisting with circulation, and answering inquiries while maintaining a welcoming environment. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to customer service, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. Join a dedicated team that values professional growth and community connection, offering benefits such as state retirement and generous leave. If you're passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

State Retirement (OPERS)

Generous Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

12 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• High school degree with three years of relevant experience.
• Skilled in technology and software applications, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Interact with library users at circulation and reference desks.
• Use library systems to circulate materials and perform clerical tasks.
• Maintain knowledge of materials collections and library services.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Technology Proficiency

Problem Solving

Education

High School Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Library Automated Circulation System

Job description

Are you passionate about providing excellent library service and making a difference in your community? If so, consider applying for the Library Assistant Specialist position at our Felicity Branch!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and service-oriented individual to join our team. This position focuses on delivering outstanding service to guests of all ages, including assisting with circulation, answering questions, recommending materials, and helping with technology. You'll also engage in maintaining library collections, supporting outreach efforts, and assisting with various operational tasks that ensure our branch runs smoothly.

The role requires evening and weekend availability, strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to excellent customer service, and a willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment. Reliable transportation and the ability to perform physical tasks, such as shelving and organizing, are necessary.

Clermont County Public Library offers a welcoming work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to our mission of connecting people with resources, programs, and each other.

Apply now to join a team that inspires and empowers the community! Benefits include OPERS state retirement, generous vacation and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and 12 paid holidays per year.

Responsibilities:

1. Interacts directly with library users of all ages at the circulation and reference desks.
2. Uses the library automated circulation system to circulate materials and perform a variety of clerical tasks.
3. Answers library users' reference and reader's advisory questions in person and on the telephone, using materials in a variety of formats (i.e., books, databases, periodicals, newspapers, and indexes) including the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) and the Internet.
4. Maintains a working knowledge of the materials collections, services, and trends in library services.
5. Shelves materials as necessary.

Qualifications:

• High school degree with three years of relevant experience.
• Skilled in using technology, computers, and software applications, including Microsoft Office products, and troubleshooting equipment issues. Familiar with electronic resources to aid in reference and reader's advisory assistance, programming, statistical reports, and communication. Learns new skills as they develop or are implemented.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
• Establishes and maintains an excellent working relationship with library staff in all departments, library guests, volunteers, and within work groups, respectful of diversity and all ages.
• Applicant must also be able to pass a background check.

Rate: $14.00 per hour

Pay Grade 3, non-exempt

40 hours/week

Please attach a cover letter and resume to the application.

Posting Closes - Open Until Filled

The Clermont County Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note: This job analysis describes the nature and level of assignments normally given in this position. This is not an exhaustive list of duties; additional related duties may be assigned.