Patron Experience Specialist - Part-Time Library Champion

Jefferson Health; Evergreen (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Library in Evergreen is seeking a part-time Patron Experience Associate to provide frontline customer service and help patrons access information and resources.

You will work with a team to create a welcoming, inclusive experience, assisting with programs, tours, and outreach while promoting library services. 20 hours per week, benefits eligible, wage range $23.39–$29.24 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides information, referrals and reader's advisory assistance to patrons in person, by phone, mail and via electronic means.
• Locates materials using manual and electronic databases in JCPL, other Library systems and/or other sources.
• Refers patrons to community resources and other appropriate resources for further information as necessary.
• Advises patrons about on-line searching.
• Uses high-level customer service skills to determine patron needs.
• Creates a positive inviting atmosphere for all patrons.
• Addresses and resolves complaints from patrons or forwards to appropriate staff as necessary.
• Promotes and presents programs, classes, workshops both in the Library and off site.
• Advises and instructs Library patrons in using equipment necessary to access Library resources.
• May present programming training or classes to the public, both on or off site.
• Provides quality programs presented in their area of specialty, including off-site locations.
• Conducts Library tours and community outreach.
• Participates with others in cross-functional teams to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Under supervision, assists in the development and maintenance of instructional tools, databases and reader's advisory materials.
• Routinely provides direct customer service.
• Assists with evaluating and maintaining the existing collection through recommendations and weeding of materials.
• Suggests program needs.
• Participates in the responsibility for the general appearance and safety of the division and Library as a whole.
• Assists with collection development and maintenance.
• Ensures access to all materials both physical and virtual.
• May create content for the web or social media.
• Participates in the design and creation of displays, bulletin boards, signs, posters, informational/directional aids and special exhibits.
• Keeps current on Library policies and procedures relevant to the location and/or Library as a whole.
• Monitors adherence to policies and procedures and/or communicates policies to patrons as necessary.
• Stays current on new trends and technologies.
• May collect, tabulate, maintain data and prepare standardized reports.
• May assist in coordinating the work and schedules of ancillary staff and volunteers.
• May assume responsibility for the operation of the Library in absence of the Public Services Manager and/or Person in Charge.
• Takes appropriate action for disturbances and other emergencies.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Information retrieval

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Jefferson County Public Library in Evergreen is seeking a part-time Patron Experience Associate to provide frontline customer service and help patrons access information and resources.

You will work with a team to create a welcoming, inclusive experience, assisting with programs, tours, and outreach while promoting library services. 20 hours per week, benefits eligible, wage range $23.39–$29.24 per hour.