Part-Time Library Assistant: Help Members Access Resources

York County Libraries; York (York County); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

York County Libraries is seeking a Library Assistant to help a diverse community access library resources in person, by phone, and by email. Responsibilities include checking in/out materials, shelving, creating/updating member records, and assisting with eBooks, eReaders, OPACs, and Inter Library Loan.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (college experience preferred), strong communication, dependable work ethic, and computer proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college experience preferred.
• Computer proficiency and comfort with library technologies required.
• Customer service experience in a public library setting preferred.
• Clearances (PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal History, FBI) and mandated reporter training required.

Responsibilities

• Check in/out library materials using the ILS system and collect fees.
• Provide direct customer service in person, by phone or email.
• Create and update member records and assist with shelf maintenance.
• Assist users with eBooks, eReaders, OPACs, and Inter Library Loan.
• Open/close procedures, light cleaning, and enforce library policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma

College experience preferred

Tools

ILS database

eBooks/OPACs

Job description

York County Libraries is seeking a Library Assistant to help a diverse community access library resources in person, by phone, and by email. Responsibilities include checking in/out materials, shelving, creating/updating member records, and assisting with eBooks, eReaders, OPACs, and Inter Library Loan.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (college experience preferred), strong communication, dependable work ethic, and computer proficiency.