Library Assistant Substitute Central Branches #2026-50

Great River Regional Library; Melrose (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Great River Regional Library is seeking an Library Assistant Substitute to provide friendly, welcoming service and assist patrons with library needs. This on-call role offers flexibility to pick up part-time shifts across multiple branches, including Melrose.

Minimum availability 8 hours per pay period. Responsibilities include helping patrons borrow materials, registering library cards, processing payments, guiding users to resources, and assisting with computers and technology.

Qualifications

• 1 year of postsecondary education or equivalent.
• Library or customer service experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and cross-cultural communication.

Responsibilities

• Help patrons borrow library materials.
• Register patrons for library cards.
• Take payments from patrons.
• Help patrons find the library resources they need.
• Provide trusted and reliable information to patrons.
• Create displays and conduct programs that reach diverse patron interests.
• Keep library materials available and refreshed for patron use.
• Ensure the library is safe and welcoming by managing the public areas.
• Assist the public in the use of library computers, printers and with other technology needs.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patron information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Tech assistance

Information gathering

Calm under pressure

Education

1 year of postsecondary education or equivalent

Job description

This is an on-call position for a Library Assistant Substitute. It is a perfect position for candidates with flexibility, seeking supplemental income, and for those who want to be active in a work environment without a committed schedule. We are looking for a Substitute with the flexibility to pick up part-time shifts at Albany, Annandale, Belgrade, Buffalo, Cold Spring, Kimball, Melrose, Paynesville, Richmond , Waite Park and Sauk Centre (and other areas dependent upon interest). Minimum availability of 8 hours per pay period required.

The Library Assistant Substitute provides friendly and welcoming service to the public and helps patrons use the library.

The following are the regular duties for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned based on the needs of GRRL.

1. Help patrons borrow library materials.
2. Register patrons for library cards.
3. Take payments from patrons.
4. Help patrons find the library resources they need.
5. Provide trusted and reliable information to patrons.
6. Create displays and conduct programs that reach diverse patron interests.
7. Keep library materials available and refreshed for patron use.
8. Ensure the library is safe and welcoming by managing the public areas.
9. Assist the public in the use of library computers, printers and with other technology needs.
10. Maintain the confidentiality of patron information.

Education and Experience:

• 1 year of postsecondary education or equivalent
• Library or customer service experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including building relationships across cultures
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with frequent interruptions
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge and ability to help others with computers and technology devices
• Knowledge of research and information gathering techniques
• Ability to respond to emergencies and situations that may be stressful or difficult

GRRL is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.

We seek to foster an environment of inclusion where all employees are treated respectfully and are valued for their strengths. Our work is guided by our values of providing exceptional customer service, being forward thinking and having a community focus that serves patrons from all socioeconomic, educational, literacy, and cultural backgrounds. It is GRRL's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, local human rights commission activity or any other basis protected by law.

GRRL accommodates qualified persons with disabilities in all aspects of employment, including the application process. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Human Resources at 320-650-2515 or [e-mail].