Public Services Assistant

Dauphin County Library System; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading library system in Harrisburg seeks a part-time Public Services Assistant to enhance community engagement through exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will manage member accounts, assist patrons in using library resources, and provide support during events. This position fits individuals with strong communication skills and experience in customer service, offering a competitive hourly wage in a dynamic library environment.

Qualifications

• One year of customer service experience dealing with the public.
• Ability to move 35 lbs. unassisted.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional customer service and manages member accounts.
• Assists members with basic computer use and library resources.
• Handles complaints and issues related to library policy.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Analytical Skills

Technological Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Position Summary

This customer service focused position is the face of The Library, providing exceptional customer service to meet the needs of the community.

Required Performance Standards

• Communications: Writes and speaks clearly, logically and concisely. Listens effectively. Demonstrates small and large group communication skills. Keeps colleagues, team members and supervisors well informed. Participates in group discussions.
• Customer Service: Presents welcoming behaviors. Remains helpful and professional with customers. Responds quickly and cooperatively to requests from staff or public. Follows Dauphin County Library System’s (The Library) guidelines and training for customer service approach. Demonstrates ability to determine customer's needs. Follows up on customer transactions.
• Analytical Skills/Problem Solving/Decision Making: Uses sound judgment in making decisions. Constructively manages conflict. Works with others to solve problems and achieve results.
• Technological Skills: Demonstrates ability to use computers. Demonstrates ability to access and use the Internet and electronic databases. Demonstrates ability to use and maintain equipment basic to job.
• Workplace Maintenance/Management: Maintains and manages workplace security and safety. Pays attention to personal workspace housekeeping.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Remains calm in difficult, ambiguous, and challenging situations. Responds appropriately to changes in direction and priorities. Adapts personal style to work situations. Takes corrective action when required.
• Interpersonal and Group Relationships: Willing to work with and for others. Supports and facilitates cooperation among others.
• Professional Standards and Ethics: Protects and values member confidentiality and organizational security. Supports mission and vision of the library. Upholds American Library Association's Library Code of Ethics as interpreted by The Library. Works toward furthering a library-conscious community.
• Professional Development and Leadership: Seeks opportunities to pursue one's personal goals and those of the organization. Sets and models high performance standards. Encourages others to make good decisions and take ownership in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Time and Workflow Management: Manages personal time effectively. Manages workflow effectively.
  
  

Environmental Conditions

Primarily works indoors, seated at a desk, using a computer. Travels among facilities. Provides own transportation and is reimbursed accordingly.

Essential Functions

• Implements and monitors exceptional customer service.
• Manages member accounts through The Library’s online software. This includes creating library accounts, placing holds, collecting fines, and checking in and out library materials.
• Helps members to locate library materials, provides Reader’s Advisory services, and answers basic reference questions.
• Instructs members in the use of online resources including the catalog, databases and Internet.
• Assists the members with basic computer use, including but not limited to signing on to computer, use of the mouse, keyboard, and personal storage devices. This also includes troubleshooting basic computer issues.
• Provides courteous assistance to the public by phone and in person, giving information about library programs and services.
• Explains library policy and procedures and handles complaints and public behavior problems, referring more demanding situations to the supervisor.
• Assist pages and volunteers with shelving items in alphabetical or Dewey Decimal order and maintaining the order of materials on shelves or display units.
• Assists with events and programs held on site and in the community.
• Opens and/or closes the branch and has responsibility for building security.
• Attends staff meetings and continuing education workshops.
• Assists at other libraries to provide coverage as needed.
• Lives by the Core Values.
• Performs other related duties.
  
  

This is a part-time position (20/hours per week) at the McCormick Riverfront Library with an hourly rate of $11.50/hour.

The hours are: Monday - Wednesday 9:30AM to 2:30PM, and Friday 1:15PM to 5:15PM

This position might require occasional Saturday coverage as needed, in which a Friday shift will be switched with the Saturday shift.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Training: High school diploma or General Equivalency Development (GED) preferred.

Experience: One year of customer service experience dealing with the public. Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent experience, performing data entry.

Required: Excellent customer service and communication skills, ability to move 35 lbs. unassisted. Ability to reach and bend to place books on shelves, kneeling and sitting on the floor during programs. Requires independent transportation for travel to libraries, programs, and outreach locations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Libraries

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