Library Associate Flex - Buckeye Library

Medina County District Library; Kentucky; On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Personal days

Public Employees Retirement System

Job summary

Medina County District Library is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented individual to provide reference and reader’s advisory services. You will help patrons use library resources and e-media, conduct programs, and assist with collections and checkout.

Part-time position requiring flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends. Union benefits apply; compensation includes a base hourly rate plus Sunday premium, with a total compensation package aligned to the union contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year experience working with the public preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
• Possess excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills, ability to plan and present programs, ability to prioritize workload, knowledge of a wide range of books and authors, familiarity with Microsoft Products and the Internet, ability to learn and teach use of electronic library resources and use our computerized circulation system, and ability to work both independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and reader’s advisory services to patrons.
• Prepare and conduct programs for patrons.
• Assist patrons with use of library resources and e-media.
• Assist with collection maintenance.
• Assist patrons in the check-out area and register patrons for library cards.
• Process materials and perform related duties.
• Perform financial transactions relevant to the department.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Program planning

Workload prioritization

Books & authors knowledge

Microsoft Office

Internet proficiency

Electronic library resources

Circulation system usage

Independent and team work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING:

The Medina County District Library is seeking a dynamic, creative individual committed to providing quality customer service to our patrons. Successful candidate will provide reference and reader’s advisory services, prepare and conduct programs, assist patrons with the use of library resources and e-media, assist with collection maintenance, assist patrons in the check-out area, register patrons for library cards, and perform all duties relating to the processing of materials. Performs financial transactions relevant to department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree and one year experience working with the public preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Possess excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills, ability to plan and present programs, ability to prioritize workload, knowledge of a wide range of books and authors, familiarity with Microsoft Products and the Internet, ability to learn and teach use of electronic library resources and use our computerized circulation system, and ability to work both independently and as a team member. The candidate must be able to work with patrons and staff in a professional, courteous manner both in person and on the phone.

WAGE: $17.87 per hour; additional $2.00 per hour Sunday premium; Grade 4

BENEFITS: Vacation, sick leave, personal days, and other benefits based on Union contract; Public Employees Retirement System

HOURS: Part-time; 20 hours per week; flexible schedule required including some evenings, Saturdays and Sundays (schedule subject to change based on needs of the library)

OTHER: Union Position

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open Until Filled

COVER LETTER REQUIRED

MEDINA COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.