Part-Time Library Assistant: Customer Service & Tech Help

Christian County Library; Sparta (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Christian County Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to support service desk operations, help patrons, and process transactions. The role includes checkout/return duties, holding requests, and guidance on catalog and digital resources.

The position requires strong customer service, basic computer skills, and flexibility for evening shifts. Beginning salary is $15-$16 per hour, with a 20-hour workweek and varying hours Monday through Saturday.

Qualifications

• Prefer 15+ college hours or relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Check out library materials to cardholders as set by library policies
• Check in returned materials and process items appropriately
• Evaluate the condition of items upon return, checking for components, and assessing damage
• Maintain patron and materials records, including registering patrons for new library cards, and adding charges for lost or damaged materials
• Process incoming and outgoing holds for patrons
• Assist patrons with the library online catalog, reference materials, internet and databases
• Assist with programming and branch displays
• Assist patrons with technology questions and library equipment

Skills

Excellent customer service

Proficient computer skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Effective communication

Tools

Automated library circulation systems

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Christian County Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to support service desk operations, help patrons, and process transactions. The role includes checkout/return duties, holding requests, and guidance on catalog and digital resources.

The position requires strong customer service, basic computer skills, and flexibility for evening shifts. Beginning salary is $15-$16 per hour, with a 20-hour workweek and varying hours Monday through Saturday.