Part-Time Library Assistant

Dougherty County Public Library; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dougherty County Public Library in Albany, GA is hiring a Library Assistant to staff the Circulation desk and support daily operations.

Responsibilities include issuing library cards, checking books in/out, assisting patrons, handling fines, maintaining equipment, shelving, notifying patrons of overdue items, and supporting special events. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED, with preferred prior experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Additional education or at least 1 year of work experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Issues library cards.
• Checks books and materials out and in.
• Answers the telephone; provides information and assistance; collects fines and fees; obtains materials from other libraries to fulfill requests.
• Ensures equipment used by the public is in good working order; demonstrates proper use; routine maintenance (e.g., loading paper, changing toner).
• Sorts and returns materials to stacks; re-shelves and files.
• Notifies patrons of overdue or reserved materials; processes and covers new materials.
• Checks in magazines, newspapers and other mail, routing it to the appropriate locations.
• Assist with special events.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Dougherty County Public Library has a vacancy for a Library Assistant. Employees in this position are responsible for staffing the Circulation desk and performing other duties that contribute to the efficient operation of the library. The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Issues library cards.
• Checks books and materials out and in.
• Answers the telephone; provides information and assistance; collects fines and fees; obtains books and materials from other libraries to fill patron requests.
• Ensures equipment used by the public is in good working order; demonstrates proper use of such equipment; performs routine maintenance, e.g. loading paper and changing toner cartridges.
• Sorts and returns materials to the stacks, re-shelves, and files.
• Notifies patrons of overdue or reserved library materials; processes and covers new materials.
• Strives to resolve patron problems and concerns relating to late fees or unreturned materials.
• Checks in magazines, newspapers and other mail, routing it to the appropriate locations.
• Assist with special events.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, and additional education or at least 1 year of work experience. Must provide a copy of high school diploma or GED.