Student Library Aide Main (2 Openings)

Lorain Public Library System; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 14,395 - 14,740; Part time

Job summary

Lorain Public Library System in Lorain, OH is hiring a Student Library Aide for a part-time position up to 15 hours per week, with daytime, evening and weekend shifts and pay rates of $10.45–$10.70 per hour. The role involves shelving, processing and maintaining books and library materials, basic clerical tasks, helping with children's programs, and performing minor repairs.

Applicants must be at least 16, enrolled at least half-time in a high school or college program, and complete the LPLS

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform simple clerical tasks.
• Enrolled at least half-time in a high school, vocational, trade school, or college program.
• Filing test may be required and a background suitable for a public library environment.

Responsibilities

• Shelving, alphabetizing, and retrieving library materials.
• Processing, checking in newspapers and periodicals, and preparing materials for circulation.
• Assisting children's programs and maintaining orderly work areas.
• Light typing and filing tasks; minor repairs to materials as needed.

Skills

Typing

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school/college enrollment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lorain, OH 44052

STUDENT LIBRARY AIDE

PART-TIME POSITION OPEN (Grade A)

Basic Function

Performs routine and nonprofessional work in the Library such as shelving, processing and maintaining books and other library materials in proper order.

Distinguishing features of the Class

This classification performs routine work in shelving, circulating and processing library materials in a safe and efficient manner. Some basic clerical work is performed as well. The work follows established practices and patterns, and close supervision is provided whenever special assignments are given.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Sorts, alphabetizes, shelves, and retrieves library materials.
• Retrieves items on send item lists and withdraws discarded materials.
• Reads library shelves for order and neatness.
• Prepares library materials for circulation and delivers to appropriate area.
• Keeps room and areas and some equipment in orderly condition.
• Checks in newspapers and periodicals.
• Loads and unloads books from carts, and/or bookdrop to be delivered to proper areas.
• Performs basic, routine typing and filing tasks.
• Assists children's programs presenter in preparation of program materials and maintaining order among program participants.
• Performs minor repairs to library materials.

Supervisor: Branch Manager

Other

Part-time position, up to 15 hours each per week. $10.45 an hour.Schedule will include daytime, evening and weekend hours and may include six day workweek and split shifts. Student Library Aides must be at least 16 years of age and be enrolled at least half time in a high school, vocational, trade school, or college program of study. Verification of student status may be required. Library experience desirable. Filing Test Required. (contact Branch Manager for an appointment.) Applicants must complete LPLS application.

Closing Date for Applications: Open until filled.

QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to alphabetically and numerically (decimal) file accurately, and perform simple clerical work; tact and courtesy; ability to work in a team environment; good judgment.

Education, Training and Experience:

Ability to follow oral and written instructions, complete forms, and understand and communicate non-complex instructions. Must be enrolled at least half time in a high school, vocational, trade school, or college program of study. Filing Test Required. Applicants must complete LPLS application.

Other

Part-time position, up to 15 hours each per week. $10.70 an hour. Schedule will include daytime, evening and weekend hours and may include six-day workweek and split shifts. Student Library Aides must be at least 16 years of age and be enrolled at least half time in a high school, vocational, trade school, or college program of study. Verification of student status may be required. Library experience desirable. Filing Test Required. (contact Branch Manager for an appointment.) Applicants must complete LPLS application.