Library Services & Programs Lead (Flexible Schedule)

City of Memphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Memphis libraries seek a Library Assistant to provide public information services at the general reference desk for children, teens, and adults. The role involves helping with collection development, recommending reading materials, and supporting library programs across multiple library agencies.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts or related field, plus customer service experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, General or Interdisciplinary Studies from an accredited four-year college/university.
• One year experience in customer service related work preferred; or any combination of experience or training which enables one to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Provides public information services at the general reference desk for children, teens, and adults and readers' advisory to the public.
• Assists with collection development of library materials and recommends reading materials to library management.
• Recommends appropriate reading materials for adults, teens and children to library management; works with library staff to perform professional services.
• Assists with planning and/or conducting programs for children, teens, and adults; provides basic circulation desk services as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, General or Interdisciplinary Studies

Job description

City of Memphis libraries seek a Library Assistant to provide public information services at the general reference desk for children, teens, and adults. The role involves helping with collection development, recommending reading materials, and supporting library programs across multiple library agencies.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts or related field, plus customer service experience.