Multisite Library Assistant — Patron Services

Great River Regional Library; Long Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Great River Regional Library is seeking a friendly Library Assistant to provide welcoming public service and assist patrons with materials, accounts, and technology across two Minnesota locations. The role requires delivering helpful information, creating engaging displays, and supporting programs for diverse patrons.

The successful candidate will work at Long Prairie on weekdays and Grey Eagle on Saturdays, with regular travel between sites.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help patrons borrow library materials.
• Register patrons for library cards.
• Take payments from patrons.
• Assist the public with using library computers and technology.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patron information.
• Create displays and conduct programs for diverse patron interests.
• Keep materials available and refreshed for patron use.
• Ensure the library is safe and welcoming.
• Travel between Long Prairie, MN and Grey Eagle, MN as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Computers & technology

Research skills

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Post-secondary education (1 year)

Tools

Library software

Job description

Great River Regional Library is seeking a friendly Library Assistant to provide welcoming public service and assist patrons with materials, accounts, and technology across two Minnesota locations. The role requires delivering helpful information, creating engaging displays, and supporting programs for diverse patrons.

The successful candidate will work at Long Prairie on weekdays and Grey Eagle on Saturdays, with regular travel between sites.