Library Associate Flex - Buckeye Library

Medina County District Library; Medina (OH); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Union Position

Public Employees Retirement System

Job summary

Medina County District Library Buckeye Library is seeking a part-time Library Associate for a flex schedule. The role supports reference services, reader’s advisory, programming, and circulation tasks in Medina, OH. 20 hours per week with some evenings and weekends.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of public service experience, strong customer service skills, and knowledge of library resources. Union benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least one year of public service experience.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to plan, present programs, and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and reader's advisory services.
• Prepare and conduct library programs.
• Assist patrons with resources and e-media.
• Assist with collection maintenance and processing materials.
• Handle check-out operations and register library cards; perform related financial transactions.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Program planning

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Internet literacy

Circulation system

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Library Associate Flex - Buckeye Library

Part Time 1120 Public Service Buckeye, Medina, OH, US

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. A n 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

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.