Part-Time Library Aide — Create Community Impact

County of Augusta; Verona (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Augusta County Library in Fishersville, VA is seeking a Library Aide to create a welcoming, organized library through excellent customer service and accurate handling of materials. The role focuses on assisting patrons at public service desks and returning items to shelves correctly and promptly.

Responsibilities include circulation, basic technology help, materials processing, and supporting programs and projects.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school may be considered.
• Previous customer-service, retail, clerical, volunteer, or public library experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patrons and provide courteous, equitable, and helpful service in person, by telephone, and by email.
• Check library materials in and out, process holds, register patrons for library cards, and assist with routine account questions.
• Help patrons locate materials and provide basic information about library collections, services, programs, and policies.
• Provide basic assistance with the library catalog, eBooks and other digital resources, public computers, printers, copiers, scanners, and similar equipment.
• Shelve books, audiovisual materials, periodicals, and other items accurately and promptly.
• Search for missing or damaged items and retrieve materials from shelves using assigned reports or lists.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures when assigned.
• Support library programs and projects through room setup, material preparation, cleanup, attendance support, or other assigned tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Public service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Augusta County Library in Fishersville, VA is seeking a Library Aide to create a welcoming, organized library through excellent customer service and accurate handling of materials. The role focuses on assisting patrons at public service desks and returning items to shelves correctly and promptly.

Responsibilities include circulation, basic technology help, materials processing, and supporting programs and projects.